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Question
Draw a neat labelled diagram representing an atom. Name the three sub-atomic particles in the atom and represent them symbolically showing the mass and charge of each. State where the sub-atomic particles are present in the atom.
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Solution
Sub-atomic particles are:
- Electrons \[\ce{_-1e}\] – present in orbit around the nucleus
- Proton \[\ce{^1_1P}\] – in nucleus
- Neutrons \[\ce{^1_2n}\] – in nucleus
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