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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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EzraThe three major subatomic particles in an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit around the nucleus. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
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What are 3 subatomic particle?
Proton, neutron, and electron are three subatomic particles that make up an atom. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit around the nucleus in electron shells.
Subatomic particles found in every atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the three subatomic particles found in every atom. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, while electrons orbit the nucleus.
What are the three subatomic partials?
The three subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit around the nucleus.
Is sodium a subatomic particle?
No, sodium is not a subatomic particle. Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. Subatomic particles are particles smaller than an atom, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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.
