Isotopic Notation Review

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What is isotopic notation?

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Isotopic notation is a way of representing isotopes of an element, indicating the element's symbol, mass number (total number of protons and neutrons), and atomic number (number of protons).

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an isotope?

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To find the number of neutrons in an isotope, subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the mass number (total number of protons and neutrons).

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The mass number of an isotope is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which also determines the element's identity.

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How many neutrons are in copper-63?

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Copper-63 has 34 neutrons.

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What is the relationship between isotopes of the same element?

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Isotopes of the same element have the same atomic number (number of protons) but different mass numbers due to varying numbers of neutrons.

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How many electrons are in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.

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What happens to the number of electrons in an ion?

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In an ion, the number of electrons differs from the number of protons; if there are more electrons, it is a negatively charged ion (anion), and if there are fewer, it is a positively charged ion (cation).

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What is the significance of the atomic number in chemical reactions?

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The atomic number determines the chemical properties of an element and its placement in the periodic table, influencing how it reacts with other elements.

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What do isotopes of carbon have in common?

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Isotopes of carbon have the same atomic number (6 protons) and the same number of electrons, but different mass numbers due to varying numbers of neutrons.