A proton is a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass defined as 1 and a charge of +1. A proton is indicated by either the symbol p or p +. The atomic number of an element is the number of protons an atom of that element contains. Because both protons and neutrons are found in the atomic nucleus, they are collectively known as nucleons. A proton is a subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge found within the atomic nucleus of atoms . The number of this sub-particle in the atomic nucleus determines the atomic number. The chemical elements are ranked in the periodic table of the elements accordingly to the atomic number. Ck8P. 241 36 5 265 99 56 104 394 184

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