Atom structure
All matter is made up of atoms. An atom Is made up 3 types of sub-atomic particles:
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Neutron
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Proton
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Electrons
Atoms have no overall charge, but each particle in the atom has a specific charge. These charges are:
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Protons - Positive (+) charge
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Neutrons - Neutral (0) charge
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Electrons - Negative (-) charge
The protons and neutrons are present in the centre of the atom, called the nucleus and the electrons orbit the nucleus of the atom, on shells or energy levels
