Atomic Structure

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What is the atomic structure?

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The atomic structure refers to the arrangement of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom, which determines its properties and behavior.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.

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What charge does a proton carry?

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A proton carries a positive charge.

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What charge does an electron carry?

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An electron carries a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (neutral).

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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, which determines the element's identity.

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How do you calculate the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What is the mass number of an atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons?

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The mass number is 12 (6 protons + 6 neutrons).

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What is the significance of the electron configuration?

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Electron configuration describes the distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, influencing its chemical properties.

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.