Atoms and Elements 8th

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What is the lightest element in the periodic table?

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Hydrogen is the lightest element, with an atomic number of 1.

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Where are protons and neutrons located in an atom?

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Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom.

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How many neutrons does an element with an atomic mass of 35 and an atomic number of 17 have?

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This element has 18 neutrons (35 - 17 = 18).

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What is the periodic table of elements?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of elements ordered by atomic number, where elements in the same column have similar properties.

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Which part of the atom is the smallest?

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Electrons are the smallest part of the atom.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is atomic number?

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