Atems are made of protons neutrons and electrons. Read the characteristics of these subatomic particles below. Decide whether each characteristic describes protons, neutrons or electrons. Then write each characteristic in the correct section of the Venn diagram below.
Characteristics of Subatomic Particles
Are negatively chargest
Have the smallest mass of the subatomie particles
• When these are equal, the atomis neutral
• Are located in orbitals surrounding the nucleus
Are positively chargest
• Are located in the nucleus
Are subatomic particles
Were discovered by Thomson
• Make up the mass of the atom
. Do not have a charge
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