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  • Helium (He) Atomic Structure: Protons, Neutrons & Electrons
    Here's the breakdown of protons, neutrons, and electrons in helium:

    * Protons: 2

    * Neutrons: 2 (for the most common isotope, Helium-4)

    * Electrons: 2

    Explanation:

    * Atomic Number: Helium's atomic number is 2, which means it has 2 protons. The number of protons defines an element.

    * Mass Number: The most common isotope of helium is Helium-4, which has a mass number of 4. This means it has 2 protons + 2 neutrons = 4.

    * Neutral Atom: Atoms are neutral, meaning they have an equal number of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge).

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