Combined Science GCSE
Subatomic particles
What Subatomic particles means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Subatomic particles
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Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus and give an atom almost all of its mass, while electrons occupy energy levels around the nucleus.
Topics that use Subatomic particles
- Size and mass of atoms (AQA GCSE)
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