Question

identify some of the important similarities and differences between the subatomic particles. some of the descriptions apply to more than one type of particle. complete the table to show which subatomic particles fit each description. get help here protons neutrons electrons determines the atomic number affects the mass number affects the overall charge found in the nucleus found outside of the nucleus check answer remaining attempts : 3

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each description and match it with protons, neutrons, or electrons:

1. Determines the atomic number

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in an atom. So only protons determine the atomic number.

2. Affects the mass number

Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons (electrons have negligible mass). So protons and neutrons affect the mass number.

3. Affects the overall charge

• Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
• The overall charge of an atom depends on the balance of protons (positive) and electrons (negative). Neutrons do not affect charge. So protons and electrons affect the overall charge.

4. Found in the nucleus

Protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus. Electrons orbit outside the nucleus. So protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus.

5. Found outside of the nucleus

Electrons are located in electron clouds (orbitals) outside the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus. So only electrons are found outside the nucleus.

Completed Table:

Description	Protons	Neutrons	Electrons
affects the mass number	✔️	✔️	❌
affects the overall charge	✔️	❌	✔️
found in the nucleus	✔️	✔️	❌
found outside of the nucleus	❌	❌	✔️

(Note: For the checkboxes in the original table, mark "✔️" (or the equivalent checkmark) in the appropriate columns based on the above analysis.)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each description and match it with protons, neutrons, or electrons:

1. Determines the atomic number

The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in an atom. So only protons determine the atomic number.

2. Affects the mass number

Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons (electrons have negligible mass). So protons and neutrons affect the mass number.

3. Affects the overall charge

• Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
• The overall charge of an atom depends on the balance of protons (positive) and electrons (negative). Neutrons do not affect charge. So protons and electrons affect the overall charge.

4. Found in the nucleus

Protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus. Electrons orbit outside the nucleus. So protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus.

5. Found outside of the nucleus

Electrons are located in electron clouds (orbitals) outside the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus. So only electrons are found outside the nucleus.

Completed Table:

Description	Protons	Neutrons	Electrons
affects the mass number	✔️	✔️	❌
affects the overall charge	✔️	❌	✔️
found in the nucleus	✔️	✔️	❌
found outside of the nucleus	❌	❌	✔️

(Note: For the checkboxes in the original table, mark "✔️" (or the equivalent checkmark) in the appropriate columns based on the above analysis.)