Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Nucleus
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central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons; roundish structure inside a cell that acts as the control centre for the cell. Plural = nuclei.
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Protons
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positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom
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Neutrons
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particles with no electrical charge that are found in the nucleus of an atom
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Electrons
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negatively charged, very light particles in an atom. Electrons move around the nucleus of the atom.
