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You learned that atoms are very small particles that are the basic units of chemical elements. In a paragraph, explain what makes up an atom.

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Atoms are constructed of two types of elementary particles: electrons and quarks. Electrons occupy a space that surrounds an atom's nucleus. Each electron has an electrical charge of -1. Quarks make up protons and neutrons, which, in turn, make up an atom's nucleus.
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