Atomic structure

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What is atomic mass?

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The weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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How many protons does Boron have?

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5

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What is the atomic mass of Boron?

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11 amu.

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What are subatomic particles?

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Particles that make up an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive (+1).

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral (0).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative (-1).

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What is the relationship between protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.