Question

Identify some of the important similarities and differences between the subatomic particles. Some of the descriptions apply to more than one type of particle complete the table to show which subatomic particles fit each description determines the atomic number. Is that protons neutrons or electrons next affect the mass number would that be protons, neutrons or electrons, or affect the overall change with protons, neutrons or electrons would it be let’s see it would be found in the nucleus would that be protons, neutrons or electrons and last found outside of the nucleus? Is that protons, neutrons or electrons?

Answer 1

Below is a table summarizing the similarities and differences between the three main types of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

| Description | Protons | Neutrons | Electrons | |---------------------------------------|-------------|---------------|----------------| | Determines the atomic number | Yes | No | No | | Affects the mass number | Yes | Yes | No | | Affects the overall charge | Yes | No | Yes | | Found in the nucleus | Yes | Yes | No | | Found outside of the nucleus | No | No | Yes |

Explanations:

1. Determines the atomic number: The atomic number of an element is defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.
2. Affects the mass number: The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Electrons do not contribute significantly to the mass.
3. Affects the overall charge: The overall charge of an atom is determined by the balance between protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge). Neutrons have no charge.
4. Found in the nucleus: Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons are located in the electron cloud around the nucleus.
5. Found outside of the nucleus: Electrons are found in the regions surrounding the nucleus, while protons and neutrons are only found within the nucleus itself.

This table highlights the distinctive roles that each subatomic particle plays in the structure and properties of atoms.