Describe the composition of an atom.

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Composition of an atom
The atom consists of a tiny nucleus surrounded by moving electrons.
The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge equal in magnitude to the electron's negative charge.
The nucleus may also contain neutrons, which have same mass but no charge.

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Describe the composition of an atom.

Composition of an atomThe atom consists of a tiny nucleus surrounded by moving electrons. The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge equal in magnitude to the electron's negative charge. The nucleus may also contain neutrons, which have same mass but no charge.

Composition of an atom
The atom consists of a tiny nucleus surrounded by moving electrons.
The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge equal in magnitude to the electron's negative charge.
The nucleus may also contain neutrons, which have same mass but no charge.