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8/23/98 - Cathodes and Anodes
An anode is positively charged electrode while a cathode is a negatively charged electrode.
8/24/98 - Isotopes
Isotopes are atoms or ions of an element with different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.
8/25/98 - Neutrons
Neutrons are elementary particles found in an atoms nucleus. Neutrons have no charge.