Question

How do protons, neutrons, and electrons determine the properties of an atom?

(Please explain for someone who doesn't understand this stuff)

Answer 1

Number of protons = Number of electrons

Protons = positively charged atoms

Electrons = negatively charged atom

Neutrons = no charge atoms

The number of protons = electrons because the charge can cancel themselves out

Number of electrons = Determines boiling/ melting point

Lots of electrons = High boiling/ melting point

Low number of electrons = low boiling/ melting point

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