Isotopic Notation Review

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What does the bottom number in isotopic notation represent?

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The atomic number.

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Isotopes occur when atoms of the same element have a different number of ___________.

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neutrons.

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How many electrons does an atom with an atomic number of 10 have?

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10.

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What is the correct isotopic notation for Bromine-80?

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Br-80.

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According to the isotopic notation for Copper-63, how many neutrons are present in this type of atom?

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34.

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Define isotopes.

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

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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

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Mass number - Atomic number.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in isotopic notation?

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It identifies the element and indicates the number of protons.

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What is the relationship between isotopes and chemical properties?

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Isotopes of an element have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of electrons.