The document summarizes key information about atomic structure. Atoms contain three main particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus at the center, while electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. Each element is represented by a symbol derived from its name, and the atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom, while the mass number gives the total of protons and neutrons. Electrons fill successive atomic shells as the number increases.