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How many neutrons are in magnesium?

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Magnesium has 12 neutrons.

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Ionization energy __________ as you go down a group.

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Ionization energy decreases as you go down a group.

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A proton has what charge?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the atomic number of silicon?

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The atomic number of silicon is 14.

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Which element has the greater ionization energy: Magnesium (Mg) or Phosphorus (P)?

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Phosphorus (P) has the greater ionization energy.

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What is the definition of an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number, showing periodic trends.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.