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The three major sub-atomic particles are : - PROTONS, ELECTRONS and NEUTRONS.
Protons are positively charged (+) and found in the nucleus of an atom.
Electrons are negatively charged (-) and found around (not IN) the nucleus of an atom.
Neutrons have no charge (o) and are found in the nucleus of an atom .
The number of protons ( and electrons) is the ATOMIC NUMBER, and the atoms position in the Periodic Table .
The number of protons equals the number of electrons ( in order to keep the charges balanced).
The Sum total of the protons and neutrons is the Atomic Mass/WEIGHT.
The number of neutrons can vary This gives a different atomic mass for a given element and are known as ISOTOPES.
Taking hydrogen as an example It has three isotopes.
[1/1]H (Protium) ; 1 proton . ZERO(NO) neutrons, 1 electron.
[2/1]H (deuterium); 1 proton , 1 neutron , 1 electron
[3/1]H (tritium); 1 proton, 2 neutrons, 1 electron . (This isotope is radio-active)
[1/1] protium is the most common isotope of hydrogen , and what is normally thought of as hydrogen.
[2/1] deuterium is sometimes named as 'heavy hydrogen'. It is not a very common isotope.
[3/1] tritium is sometimes named as 'super-heavy hydrogen'. It is a rare isotope ,and because of its radio-activity only found in labs.
However, as mentioned above for all isotopes the protons and neutrons are in the nucleus of the atom, and collectively they are named as 'nucleons'. The electrons are found outside the nucleus.
These 'rules' apply to all elements.
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Webster Bednar
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What are 3 subatomic particle?
The three most commonly referred to subatomic particles are the proton, the neutron, and the electron. Protons and neutrons are the subatomic particles that reside in the atomic nucleus. Electrons, however, are located outside of the nucleus.
Is sodium a subatomic particle?
no, its an atom which is broken down into subatomic particles
Is a proton a subatomic particle?
Yes, a proton is considered a subatomic particle. The proton, the neutron and the electron are smaller than atoms (making them subatomic particles). Further, these three particles are considered the building blocks of atoms. There are other subatomic particles, and to learn more, begin by examining the proton, neutron and the electron and finding out what it is that makes them up.Yes, protons are subatomic particles which are found in the nucleus of the atom and have a positive charge.
What are properties that vary among subatomic particles?
The atom is the smallest part of matter that represents a particular element. For quite a while, the atom was thought to be the smallest part of matter that could exist. But in the latter part of the 19th century and early part of the 20th, scientists discovered that atoms are composed of certain subatomic particles and that, no matter what the element, the same subatomic particles make up the atom. The number of the various subatomic particles is the only thing that varies. Scientists now recognize that there are many subatomic particles (this really makes physicists salivate). But in order to be successful in chemistry, you really only need to be concerned with the three major subatomic particles: Protons Neutrons Electrons
Particles core of atom?
The particles that make up the core, or nucleus, of an atom are called protons and neutrons. Tiny particles called electrons orbit the nucleus.
What are the three atoms subatomic particles?
protons, neutrons, and electrons are the subatomic particles involved with an atom
What do the three of the subatomic particles have in common?
They have a mass and are components of the atom.
Where are the three parts of the atom?
The three subatomic particles are the neutron, proton, and electron.
What are the major components of an atom?
The 3 major componests of an atom are called subatomic particles, which are electron, proton and neutron.
Is a subatomic particle an atom?
No; an atom contain subatomic particles.
What are the smallest of the three subatomic particles and are not counted in the mass of an atom?
electrons
What are the basic subatomic particles of an atom?
There are three: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Three subatomic particles are found in an atom?
protons, electrons and neutrons
Describe the atom and its three subatomics particles?
An atom is a smallest particle of an element. The subatomic particles are electrons, protons and neutrons
How does subatomic particles relate with the atom?
The atom contain subatomic particles as neutron, proton, electron.
What does an atom conisist of?
It consists of three subatomic particles, Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What are the three subatomic particles located in every atom?
proton,neutron,electron
