Protons are tiny particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom. They have a positive charge, and they are the same for all atoms of the same element. For example, all hydrogen atoms have one proton in their nucleus.
Protons are important because they help to hold the nucleus together. They also help to determine the atom's mass.
The proton is the positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
Noun: a subatomic particle with a positive charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.
Adjective: relating to a proton.
The word "proton" comes from the Greek word "protos", which means "first".
The first recorded use of the word "proton" in English was in 1920.
What is a proton?
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