Atoms and the Periodic Table

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An atom wants to be...

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stable

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How do we know the number of protons in an atom? Options: proton ton, weight of the atom, atomic number, cloud of electrons

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atomic number

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Valence Electron

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electron in outer shell

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Where are the electrons in the atom?

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cloud of electrons

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An element's properties can be predicted from its: symbol, number of neutrons, location on the periodic table, atomic mass

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location on the periodic table

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A Proton is.... Positive, Negative, or Neutral

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positive

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A Neutron is...Positive, Negative, or Neutral

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neutral

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An electron is...Positive, Negative, or Neutral

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negative

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The electrons in the outer layer of the atom are called what?

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Valence electrons

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When is an atom stable?

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When it has 0 or 8 Valence Electrons