Atomic Structure

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What does the C represent in atomic structure?

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Chemical symbol.

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Which of the following determines the identity of an element?

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Number of protons.

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What is the mass number?

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The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What is the atomic number of an atom with 9 protons?

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9.

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What does the 6 represent in atomic structure?

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Atomic number.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.