Atomic Structure

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What is the Electron Cloud?

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

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What is the atomic mass of an atom?

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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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Subtract the number of protons from the atomic mass.

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What are Protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are Neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom that do not have an electric charge.

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What are Electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What determines the identity of an atom?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is the Nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom that contains 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 a Neutron?

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Neutral (no charge).