Atomic Structure

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Atom structure diagram A stylised atom with a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by two electron shells. e⁻ e⁻ e⁻ e⁻ e⁻ e⁻ p⁺ p⁺ n⁰ n⁰ Electron shells Nucleus

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