Name three fundamental particles of an atom. Give the symbol with charge, on each particle.

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Solution

The fundamental particles of the atom are: electrons, protons and neutrons.
Particle
electron
Symbol= e
Charge=negative electrical charge
-1 or $1.602 X 10^{- 19}$ C. Where -1 represent its one unit

proton p +

+ 1 or $1.602 X 10^{- 19}$ C. Where +1 represents one unit
+ve electrical charge.

neutron= no charge

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