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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses.

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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 a positive ion?

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A positive ion, or cation, is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

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What is radioactivity?

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Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of particles or radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom.

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What do isotopes of an element have in common?

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Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number and the same number of electrons.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atomic mass.

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What is a mass number?

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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 a negative ion?

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A negative ion, or anion, is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

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What is the difference between atomic mass and mass number?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, while mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons in a specific isotope.