* Protons: Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
* Neutrons: Neutrally charged particles (no charge) also found in the nucleus of an atom.
* Electrons: Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus in a cloud.
These particles are collectively known as subatomic particles.
There are other subatomic particles, but protons, neutrons, and electrons are the most important for understanding the basic structure of atoms.
