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What does the 1,2,3, and 4 represent in the diagram of an atom? and What is the area where electrons orbit or go around the nucleus of an atom called?

What does the 1,2,3, and 4 represent in the diagram of an atom? and What is the area-example-1
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1 is proton which have a positive (+) charge
2 is the nucleus which contains protons and neutrons only
3 is neutron which are neutral dont have a charge (+ or -)
4 are electrons which have a negative (-) charge

they’re called electronic shells and they hold electrons
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