integrated science unit 4 2021

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What is an atom's atomic number?

Back

The number of protons in the atom's nucleus.

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What is the smallest particle of an element that still represents that element?

Back

An atom.

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If a neutral atom has 8 protons, how many electrons does it have?

Back

8 electrons.

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In a stable atom, the amount of electrons is equal to what?

Back

The number of protons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the innermost energy level?

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2 electrons.

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What are protons?

Back

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

Back

Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

Back

Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is the relationship between protons and atomic number?

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The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in an atom.