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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is an atom that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons compared to another atom of the same element, resulting in a different mass.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons located in the outermost shell of an atom, which are involved in chemical bonding.

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How do you determine the atomic symbol of an element?

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The atomic symbol is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom, which corresponds to the element's atomic number.

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What is the difference between Neon-20 and Neon-22?

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Neon-20 and Neon-22 are isotopes of Neon that differ in the number of neutrons; Neon-20 has 10 neutrons, while Neon-22 has 12 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, which defines the element.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical reactions?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the chemical properties and reactivity of the element.

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What is a neutral atom?

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A neutral atom is an atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall charge.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

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Neutrons contribute to the mass of an atom and help stabilize the nucleus by offsetting the repulsive forces between protons.