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Chemistry

Name three fundamental particles of an atom. Give their symbol with charge on each particle.

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The three fundamental particles of an atom are:

Electrons — An electron is negatively charged particle denoted by the symbol _-1e⁰.
Protons — A proton is positively charged particle denoted by the symbol ₊₁p¹.
Neutrons — A neutron is neutral charged particle denoted by symbol ₀n¹.

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