Science 8 U3 - Atomic Structure, Atomic Theory, Ions/Isotopes

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What is the mass of an atom primarily determined by?

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The mass of an atom is primarily determined by the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.

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What does the atomic number represent?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are located in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

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Where is most of the mass of an atom located?

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Most of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus.

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How do you calculate the mass of an element?

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The mass of an element is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons.

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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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The charge of a proton is positive.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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The charge of an electron is negative.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.