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Structure of matter flow diagram

Structure of matter flow diagram: quarks to matter.

A block of graphite is made up of carbon atoms. Each carbon atom has a dense central nucleus made up of protons and neutrons. Protons and neutrons are made up of different combinations of quarks.

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