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In which of these statements are protons, electrons, and neutrons correctly compared?

A
Quarks are present in protons and neutrons but not in electrons.
B
Quarks are present in neutrons and electrons but not in protons.
C
Quarks are present in protons and electrons but not in neutrons.
D
Quarks are present in protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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What is the charge on an electron?

A
plus 1
B
plus 2
C
negative 1
D
0
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How are isotopes defined?

A
forms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons in each atom
B
forms of different elements that have the same number of protons in each atom
C
forms of the same element that differ in the number of protons in each atom
D
forms of different elements that have the same number of neutrons in each atom
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Which two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

A
protons and neutrons
B
neutrons and electrons
C
neutrons and atoms
D
protons and electrons
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Carbon-12 and carbon-13 are isotopes of carbon. Which statement is correct?

A
They both have seven protons in the nucleus.
B
They both have seven neutrons in the nucleus.
C
They both have the same mass number.
D
They both have the same atomic number.

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