16b Atomic Model

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

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Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number.

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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 determines the element's identity.

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What does it mean if an atom is neutral?

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An atom is neutral if it has an equal number of protons and electrons.

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What particle determines the electrical charge of an atom?

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The electron determines the electrical charge of an atom.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in chemistry?

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The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the role of protons in an atom?

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Protons determine the atomic number and identity of an element.

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What is the difference between mass number and atomic weight?

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Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons, while atomic weight is the average mass of an element's isotopes.

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How many protons does an atom with atomic number 7 have?

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An atom with atomic number 7 has 7 protons.