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Overview of Atomic Structure

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

Both protons and neutrons have a mass of 1 amu and are found in the nucleus. However, protons have a charge of +1, and neutrons are uncharged. Electrons have a mass of approximately 0 amu, orbit the nucleus, and have a charge of -1.

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