Atoms and the Periodic Table

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Atomic number

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The number of protons in an element

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What is the atomic number of an element with 12 protons, 13 neutrons and 12 electrons?

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12

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Changing the number of electrons in an atom results in the formation of:

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positive ion or negative ion

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When there are the same number of protons and electrons in an atom, that atom is a...

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neutral atom.

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An element can be defined by the number of ___________ in the nucleus of its atoms.

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protons

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Electrons are located outside the nucleus of an atom.

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True

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What is the atomic number of an element with 12 protons, 13 neutrons and 12 electrons?

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12

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Changing the number of neutrons in an atom results in the formation of a(an) _______

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isotope

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How many protons are in an atom of carbon?

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6

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How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom have?

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6