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Question
Name three constituents of an atom and state the kind of charge on each of them.
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Solution
The three constituents of an atom are:
- Protons — These carry a positive charge.
- Electrons — These carry a negative charge.
- Neutrons — They have no charge or are electrically neutral.
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