Atomic Structure Review

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What is the basic unit of matter?

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An atom.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Electrons, protons, and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral (0).

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Where are protons and neutrons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the electron cloud?

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The region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

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

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Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in an atom.

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What is the atomic mass?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.