Interpretation:
The three fundamental particle from which atoms are built, the electric charges of these particle, the particles constitute the nucleus and the least massive particle among them are need to be explained.
Concept introduction:
An atom contains three fundamental particles such as neutrons, protons and electrons.
The neutron is electrically neutral or its electric charge is zero.
The electrical charge of proton is
The electrical charge of electron is
The protons and neutron are the constituents of a nucleus.
Electrons are the least massive particle in a nucleus.
Explanation of Solution
Atoms are made of three subatomic particles such as neutrons, protons and electrons. In which, the neutrons are neutral, the protons are electrically positive and the electrons are electrically negative.
The neutrons and protons are situated in the nucleus of atoms. This is the massive portion of an atom. So, the electrons are the least massive particle among the three subatomic particles.
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