2-1 Flashcardizz Part 2 Identifying an Atom

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Changing the number of PROTONS ____ the identity of the atom.

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changes

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The periodic table (PT) is arranged based on __.

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increasing # of p+

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An atom with only 1 proton is:

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Hydrogen

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This is an atom of: (Image of Neon atom)

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Neon (Ne)

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The atomic number is equal to the number of __ in an atom.

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protons

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What does the atomic mass represent?

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The average mass of an atom of an element, taking into account isotopes.