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What is the atomic structure of a neutral atom of magnesium-26?

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12 protons, 14 neutrons, 12 electrons.

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What is the Bohr model of an atom?

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A diagram that shows the arrangement of electrons in energy levels around the nucleus.

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Which element has the same number of energy levels as Calcium?

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Nickel.

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What is the chemical formula for 3 Hydrogen, 1 Sulfur, and 4 Oxygen?

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H₃SO₄.

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What happens when an atom loses a valence electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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Define an isotope.

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Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding.

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What is the significance of protons in an atom?

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Protons determine the atomic number and identity of an element.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the formula for calculating the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Atomic number.