Question
Name three fundamental particles of the atom. Give the symbol with charge, on each particle.
Solution
The fundamental particles of the atom are: electrons, protons and neutrons.
| Particle | Symbol | Charge |
| electron | e– | -1 or 1.602 x 10-19 C. Where -1 represent its one unit negative electrical charge |
| proton | p+ | + 1 or 1.602 x 10-19 C. Where +1 represents one unit +ve electrical charge. |
| neutron | no | 0 |
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Solution Name Three Fundamental Particles of the Atom. Give the Symbol with Charge, on Each Particle. Concept: Fundamental Subatomic Particles Present in an Atom: Electrons, Protons, Neutrons.
