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The Proton (The Library of Subatomic Particles)

Bortz, Fred

 
9780823945320: The Proton (The Library of Subatomic Particles)

Synopsis

The most basic subatomic particle, the proton carries a positive charge. It and the neutron make up the nucleus of an atom. This new title explains the discovery of the proton and how it determines the unique chemical and physical characteristics of different elements.

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About the Author

Fred Bortz, Ph.D., (Monroeville, PA) is a physicist and author noted for his ability to produce clear, child-friendly books on science and technology. J. Marshall Sheperd, Ph.D.,(Severn, MD) is a research meteorologist at NASA whose sixth-grade weather station project won a top prize in the Georgia State Science Fair.

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