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What does an atom consist of ? Explain.

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An atom consists protons, electrons and neutrons. Protons are positively charged, electrons have negative charge while neutrons have no charge

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Chapter 4: Atoms, Molecules and Radicals - Additional questions

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atoms, Molecules and Radicals
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