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All atoms are built with a number of positive (protons) in their nuclei and a number of negative (electrons) in shells surrounding the nucleus. The number of protons and electrons are always equal meaning that the atom is electrically neutral ( the + and - charges balance out). The atoms of different elements all have a different number of positive (and therefore a balancing number of negative) components.

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