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What happens to the particles of matter when the temperature increases?

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The particles speed up and move farther apart.

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What is atomic mass?

Back

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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How many protons are in a sodium atom (Na)?

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Sodium has 11 protons.

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If boron has an atomic number of 5 and an atomic mass of 11, how many neutrons does it have?

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Boron has 6 neutrons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the relationship between temperature and particle movement in matter?

Back

As temperature increases, particle movement increases.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Atomic number.

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What is the significance of protons in an atom?

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Protons determine the element's identity and its atomic number.

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What does a higher atomic mass indicate about an atom?

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A higher atomic mass indicates more protons and/or neutrons in the nucleus.

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How do you find the atomic mass of an atom?

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The atomic mass is found by adding the number of protons and neutrons.