Atomic Structure

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have eight electrons in their outer shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What is the 2n² rule?

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The 2n² rule is a formula used to determine the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a shell in an atom, where 'n' is the shell level (1, 2, 3, etc.).

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How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass: Neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic Number.

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If an atom has 6 protons, how many electrons does it have?

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If an atom has 6 protons, it has 6 electrons, as the number of protons equals the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the first shell?

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The maximum number of electrons in the first shell is 2.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the second shell?

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The maximum number of electrons in the second shell is 8.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the third shell?

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The maximum number of electrons in the third shell is 18.

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What is the atomic number?

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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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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an atom's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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What is the relationship between protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.