What are the components of an atom?

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Motaz A.
Mar 5, 2017

An atom contains a nucleus in its center with electrons orbiting around it.The nucleus contains protons and neutrons. There is always the same number of protons and electrons in an atom unless its an ion which would contain more electrons or more protons.

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