8/15/25 HOMEWORK

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What is the overall charge of the nucleus?

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Positive because of the protons.

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How many protons does Calcium have?

Back

20

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What part of the atom contains neutrons?

Back

Nucleus.

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Which subatomic particle determines the identity of the atom?

Back

Protons.

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What part of the atom contains electrons?

Back

Electron cloud.

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What are protons?

Back

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus.

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What are neutrons?

Back

Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus.

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What are electrons?

Back

Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.