Atomic Structure

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What is the atomic number?

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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 are subatomic particles that are neutral in charge?

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Neutrons are subatomic particles that have no charge.

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What are subatomic particles with a negative charge?

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Electrons are subatomic particles that carry a negative charge.

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Which two subatomic particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons make up the nucleus of an atom.

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What does the number 6 represent in atomic structure?

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The number 6 represents the atomic number, which indicates the number of protons in an atom.

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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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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (neutral).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.