proton

Meanings

• noun

  A stable subatomic particle, the positively charged constituent of the atomic nucleus.

  - "The proton is the positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom."
  - "In a hydrogen atom, there is one proton in the nucleus."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

p

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proton
potato , jotter , mottos , cotton

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Variants

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proton , protonic , protons , proton pump inhibitor , proton synchrotron

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Etymology

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From Greek: protos, first.

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Trivia

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1. A proton has a mass of approximately 1.67 x 10^-27 kg.

2. Protons and neutrons make up the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit around it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electron: A subatomic particle carrying a negative charge, found in the atom's shells.

2. Neutron: A subatomic particle with no net electric charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Culture

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The proton has significant cultural and historical importance in the field of physics and chemistry. It was discovered in 1911 by Ernest Rutherford during his experiments on the structure of the atom. The discovery of the proton led to a better understanding of atomic structure and the development of the atomic model.

How to Memorize "proton"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, positively charged ball representing a proton in the nucleus of an atom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proton' with the word 'positive' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Positive Particle in the Nucleus' to remember the meaning of proton.

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