Atomic Structure and Isotopes

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What is the name of the isotope with 6 protons and 7 neutrons?

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Carbon-13

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What does the number in the isotopic notation (e.g., Carbon-13) represent?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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How many protons are present in a Carbon atom?

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6 protons.

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What is the difference between Carbon-12 and Carbon-14?

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Carbon-12 has 6 neutrons, while Carbon-14 has 8 neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative charge.

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Where are protons and neutrons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the relative size of an electron compared to a proton?

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An electron is much smaller than a proton.

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What is isotopic notation?

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A way to represent isotopes, showing the element symbol and the mass number.