Atom structure

All matter is made up of atoms. An atom Is made up 3 types of sub-atomic particles:

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electrons

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Atoms have no overall charge, but each particle in the atom has a specific charge. These charges are:

• Protons - Positive (+) charge

• Neutrons - Neutral (0) charge

• Electrons - Negative (-) charge 

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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