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An atom's structure consists of a dense, positively charged nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by negatively charged electrons orbiting in fixed shells. Protons and electrons carry opposite charges, while neutrons are neutral. Electrons occupy specific energy levels, with the outermost electrons, called valence electrons, determining an atom's chemical properties.
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