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Protons: The essential building blocks of atoms

Protons: The essential building blocks of atoms

Protons are tiny subatomic particles that, along with neutrons, form the nucleus of an atom. 

The heavier the atom, the more protons (and neutrons) it contains. Hydrogen, which is the lightest element, has a nucleus made from a single proton. The heaviest element in the Periodic Table, which is Oganesson, has 118 protons.

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