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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.