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What are the names of the 2 charged particles in an atom and what are their charges

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Protons and electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • The physical and chemical characteristics of an atom are determined by the number of these particle composition.
  • The protons present in the center of an atom called the nucleus is positively charged.
  • The neutrons are also located in the nucleus of an atom with no charge.
  • The electrons has a negative charge and it is placed around the nucleus having different shells and quantum state.
  • The charges of the protons and electrons are denoted by +q and -q. The quantization of these charges are +1, +2, ... and -1, -2, .... etc.
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