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Atomic Structure
The structure of atoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atomic Number is the same as | protons |
| electrons are the same as | protons |
| Neutrons are found by | atomic mass - atomic number |
| AMU | Atomic Mass Unit |
| electron cloud: | surrounds nucleus, most of the space in the atom |
| Nucleus: | center, most of the atoms mass. |
| What is an atom? | An atom is the smallest part of matter that retains the identity of the substance |