Atomic Structure and Isotopes

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What is an isotope?

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An atom with different amounts of neutrons.

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What does the notation 12C represent?

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6 tells you there are 6 protons.

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How do you calculate mass number?

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Protons + Neutrons.

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What is the mass number of Carbon-13?

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13.

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What is the difference between Carbon-12 and Carbon-14?

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They have different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.

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How many protons does Carbon have?

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6 protons.

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What is the significance of isotopes in medicine?

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Isotopes can be used in medical imaging and treatment.

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus.

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What is a proton?

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A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus.