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Atoms, Elements, Isotopes

Atoms, Elements, Isotopes

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

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Created by

Priya Verma

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156 Slides • 2 Questions

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The Atom

Atomic Number and Mass

Number

Isotopes

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Atomic Theory

Atoms are building blocks of elements

Similar atoms in each element.

Different from atoms of other elements.

Two or more different atoms bond in simple

ratios to form compounds.

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Fill in the Blank

____are building blocks of elements.

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Match

Match the following

Similar atoms in

Two or more different atoms bond in

Group of atoms

Elements

Compounds

Molecules

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Subatomic Particles

Particle

Symbol

Charge

Relative
Mass

Electron

e-

1-

0

Proton p+

+

1

Neutron

n

0

1

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Location of Subatomic Particles

10-13 cm

electrons

protons

neutrons

10-8 cm

nucleus

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Atomic Number

Counts the number

of

protons

in an atom

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Periodic Table

Represents physical and chemical

behavior of elements

Arranges elements by increasing atomic

number

Repeats similar properties in columns

known as chemical families or groups

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Periodic Table

1

2

3 4 5 6 7

8

11
Na

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Atomic Number on the Periodic

Table

11
Na

Atomic Number

Symbol

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All atoms of an element have
the same number of protons

11
Na

11 protons

Sodium

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Learning Check AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen
1) 5 protons

2) 7 protons 3) 14

protons

B. Sulfur
1) 32 protons

2) 16 protons 3) 6 protons

C. Barium
1) 137 protons 2) 81 protons 3) 56 protons

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Solution AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen

2) 7 protons

B. Sulfur

2) 16 protons

C. Barium

3) 56 protons

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Number of Electrons

An atom is neutral
The net charge is zero
Number of protons = Number of electrons
Atomic number = Number of electrons

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Mass Number

Counts the number

of

protons and neutrons

in an atom

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Atomic Symbols

Show the mass number and atomic number

Give the symbol of the element

mass number

23 Na

sodium-23

atomic number11

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

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O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same number of protons,

but different numbers of neutrons.

Atoms of the same element (same atomic

number) with different mass numbers

Isotopes of chlorine

35Cl

37Cl

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17

chlorine - 35 chlorine - 37

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Learning Check AT 2

Naturally occurring carbon consists of three

isotopes, 12C, 13C, and 14C. State the number of
protons, neutrons, and electrons in each of
these carbon atoms.

12C

13C

14C

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6

6

#P _______ _______ _______

#N _______ _______ _______

#E _______ _______ _______

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Solution AT 2

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

#N __6___ _ _7___ ___8___

#E __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

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Learning Check AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?

1) 37

2) 65

3) 67

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Solution AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom
2) 35

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?
3) 67

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Learning Check AT 4

Write the atomic symbols for atoms with the following:

A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

___________

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-___________

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-___________

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Solution AT 4

16O
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

8

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-37Cl

17

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-107Ag

47

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Learning Check AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

Its atomic number is
1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

B. Its mass number is

1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

C. The element is

1) Si

2) Ca

3) Se

D.

Another isotope of this element is

1)34X

2)34X

3)36X

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14 14

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Solution AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

It has atomic number

1) 14

B. It has a mass number of
3) 34

C. The element is
1) Si

D.

Another isotope of this element would be

3) 36X

14

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Masses of Atoms

A scale designed for atoms gives their small

atomic masses in atomic mass units (amu)

An atom of 12C was assigned an exact mass of

12.00 amu

Relative masses of all other atoms was

determined by comparing each to the mass of

12C

An atom twice as heavy has a mass of 24.00

amu. An atom half as heavy is 6.00 amu.

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Atomic Mass

Listed on the periodic table

Gives the mass of “average” atom of each

element compared to 12C

Average atom based on all the isotopes and their

abundance %

Atomic mass is not a whole number

Na

22.99

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Learning Check AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

__________

B. aluminum

__________

C.

lead __________

D. barium __________

E. iron

__________

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Solution AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

_40.1 amu _

B. aluminum

_27.0 amu _

C.

lead _207.2 amu_

D. barium _137.3 amu_

E. iron

_55.8 amu__

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Calculating Atomic Mass

Percent(%) abundance of isotopes

Mass of each isotope of that element

Weighted average =

mass isotope1(%) + mass isotope2(%) + …

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100

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Atomic Mass of Magnesium

Isotopes Mass of Isotope Abundance
24Mg

=

24.0 amu

78.70%

25Mg

=

25.0 amu

10.13%

26Mg

= 26.0 amu

11.17%

Atomic mass (average mass) Mg = 24.3 amu

Mg
24.3

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Learning Check AT7

Gallium is a metallic element found in
small lasers used in compact disc players.
In a sample of gallium, there is 60.2% of
gallium-69 (68.9 amu) atoms and 39.8% of
gallium-71 (70.9 amu) atoms. What is the

atomic mass of gallium?

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Solution AT7

Ga-69

68.9 amu x 60.2 = 41.5 amu for 69Ga

100

Ga-71 (%/100)

70.9 amu x 39.8

=

28.2 amu for 71Ga

100

Atomic mass Ga

=

69.7 amu

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Finding An Isotopic Mass

A sample of boron consists of 10B (mass
10.0 amu) and 11B (mass 11.0 amu). If
the average atomic mass of B is 10.8
amu, what is the % abundance of each
boron isotope?

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Assign X and Y values:

X = % 10B Y = % 11B

Determine Y in terms of X

X + Y = 100
Y = 100 - X

Solve for X:

X (10.0) + (100 - X )(11.0) = 10.8

100 100

Multiply through by 100

10.0 X + 1100 - 11.0X = 1080

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Collect X terms
10.0 X - 11.0 X = 1080 - 1100

- 1.0 X = -20

X = -20 = 20 % 10B

- 1.0

Y = 100 - X

% 11B = 100 - 20% = 80% 11B

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Learning Check AT8

Copper has two isotopes 63Cu (62.9
amu) and 65Cu (64.9 amu). What is the %
abundance of each isotope? (Hint:
Check periodic table for atomic mass)

1) 30%

2) 70%

3) 100%

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Solution AT8

2) 70%

Solution

62.9X + 6490 = 64.9X = 6350

-2.0 X = -140

X = 70%

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The Atom

Atomic Number and Mass

Number

Isotopes

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The Atom

Atomic Number and Mass

Number

Isotopes

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Atomic Theory

Atoms are building blocks of elements

Similar atoms in each element

Different from atoms of other elements

Two or more different atoms bond in simple

ratios to form compounds

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Subatomic Particles

Particle

Symbol

Charge

Relative
Mass

Electron

e-

1-

0

Proton p+

+

1

Neutron

n

0

1

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Location of Subatomic Particles

10-13 cm

electrons

protons

neutrons

10-8 cm

nucleus

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Atomic Number

Counts the number

of

protons

in an atom

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Periodic Table

Represents physical and chemical

behavior of elements

Arranges elements by increasing atomic

number

Repeats similar properties in columns

known as chemical families or groups

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Periodic Table

1

2

3 4 5 6 7

8

11
Na

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Atomic Number on the Periodic

Table

11
Na

Atomic Number

Symbol

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All atoms of an element have
the same number of protons

11
Na

11 protons

Sodium

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Learning Check AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen
1) 5 protons

2) 7 protons 3) 14

protons

B. Sulfur
1) 32 protons

2) 16 protons 3) 6 protons

C. Barium
1) 137 protons 2) 81 protons 3) 56 protons

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Solution AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen

2) 7 protons

B. Sulfur

2) 16 protons

C. Barium

3) 56 protons

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Number of Electrons

An atom is neutral
The net charge is zero
Number of protons = Number of electrons
Atomic number = Number of electrons

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Mass Number

Counts the number

of

protons and neutrons

in an atom

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Atomic Symbols

Show the mass number and atomic number

Give the symbol of the element

mass number

23 Na

sodium-23

atomic number11

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

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O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same number of protons,

but different numbers of neutrons.

Atoms of the same element (same atomic

number) with different mass numbers

Isotopes of chlorine

35Cl

37Cl

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17

chlorine - 35 chlorine - 37

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Learning Check AT 2

Naturally occurring carbon consists of three

isotopes, 12C, 13C, and 14C. State the number of
protons, neutrons, and electrons in each of
these carbon atoms.

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P _______ _______ _______

#N _______ _______ _______

#E _______ _______ _______

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Solution AT 2

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

#N __6___ _ _7___ ___8___

#E __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

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Learning Check AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?

1) 37

2) 65

3) 67

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Solution AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom
2) 35

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?
3) 67

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Learning Check AT 4

Write the atomic symbols for atoms with the following:

A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

___________

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-___________

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-___________

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Solution AT 4

16O
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

8

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-37Cl

17

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-107Ag

47

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Learning Check AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

Its atomic number is
1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

B. Its mass number is

1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

C. The element is

1) Si

2) Ca

3) Se

D.

Another isotope of this element is

1)34X

2)34X

3)36X

16

14 14

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Solution AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

It has atomic number

1) 14

B. It has a mass number of
3) 34

C. The element is
1) Si

D.

Another isotope of this element would be

3) 36X

14

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Masses of Atoms

A scale designed for atoms gives their small

atomic masses in atomic mass units (amu)

An atom of 12C was assigned an exact mass of

12.00 amu

Relative masses of all other atoms was

determined by comparing each to the mass of

12C

An atom twice as heavy has a mass of 24.00

amu. An atom half as heavy is 6.00 amu.

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Atomic Mass

Listed on the periodic table

Gives the mass of “average” atom of each

element compared to 12C

Average atom based on all the isotopes and their

abundance %

Atomic mass is not a whole number

Na

22.99

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Learning Check AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

__________

B. aluminum

__________

C.

lead __________

D. barium __________

E. iron

__________

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Solution AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

_40.1 amu _

B. aluminum

_27.0 amu _

C.

lead _207.2 amu_

D. barium _137.3 amu_

E. iron

_55.8 amu__

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Calculating Atomic Mass

Percent(%) abundance of isotopes

Mass of each isotope of that element

Weighted average =

mass isotope1(%) + mass isotope2(%) + …

100

100

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Atomic Mass of Magnesium

Isotopes Mass of Isotope Abundance
24Mg

=

24.0 amu

78.70%

25Mg

=

25.0 amu

10.13%

26Mg

= 26.0 amu

11.17%

Atomic mass (average mass) Mg = 24.3 amu

Mg
24.3

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Learning Check AT7

Gallium is a metallic element found in
small lasers used in compact disc players.
In a sample of gallium, there is 60.2% of
gallium-69 (68.9 amu) atoms and 39.8% of
gallium-71 (70.9 amu) atoms. What is the

atomic mass of gallium?

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Solution AT7

Ga-69

68.9 amu x 60.2 = 41.5 amu for 69Ga

100

Ga-71 (%/100)

70.9 amu x 39.8

=

28.2 amu for 71Ga

100

Atomic mass Ga

=

69.7 amu

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Finding An Isotopic Mass

A sample of boron consists of 10B (mass
10.0 amu) and 11B (mass 11.0 amu). If
the average atomic mass of B is 10.8
amu, what is the % abundance of each
boron isotope?

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Assign X and Y values:

X = % 10B Y = % 11B

Determine Y in terms of X

X + Y = 100
Y = 100 - X

Solve for X:

X (10.0) + (100 - X )(11.0) = 10.8

100 100

Multiply through by 100

10.0 X + 1100 - 11.0X = 1080

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Collect X terms
10.0 X - 11.0 X = 1080 - 1100

- 1.0 X = -20

X = -20 = 20 % 10B

- 1.0

Y = 100 - X

% 11B = 100 - 20% = 80% 11B

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Learning Check AT8

Copper has two isotopes 63Cu (62.9
amu) and 65Cu (64.9 amu). What is the %
abundance of each isotope? (Hint:
Check periodic table for atomic mass)

1) 30%

2) 70%

3) 100%

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Solution AT8

2) 70%

Solution

62.9X + 6490 = 64.9X = 6350

-2.0 X = -140

X = 70%

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Atomic Theory

Atoms are building blocks of elements

Similar atoms in each element

Different from atoms of other elements

Two or more different atoms bond in simple

ratios to form compounds

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Subatomic Particles

Particle

Symbol

Charge

Relative
Mass

Electron

e-

1-

0

Proton p+

+

1

Neutron

n

0

1

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Location of Subatomic Particles

10-13 cm

electrons

protons

neutrons

10-8 cm

nucleus

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Atomic Number

Counts the number

of

protons

in an atom

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Periodic Table

Represents physical and chemical

behavior of elements

Arranges elements by increasing atomic

number

Repeats similar properties in columns

known as chemical families or groups

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Periodic Table

1

2

3 4 5 6 7

8

11
Na

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Atomic Number on the Periodic

Table

11
Na

Atomic Number

Symbol

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All atoms of an element have
the same number of protons

11
Na

11 protons

Sodium

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Learning Check AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen
1) 5 protons

2) 7 protons 3) 14

protons

B. Sulfur
1) 32 protons

2) 16 protons 3) 6 protons

C. Barium
1) 137 protons 2) 81 protons 3) 56 protons

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Solution AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen

2) 7 protons

B. Sulfur

2) 16 protons

C. Barium

3) 56 protons

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Number of Electrons

An atom is neutral
The net charge is zero
Number of protons = Number of electrons
Atomic number = Number of electrons

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Mass Number

Counts the number

of

protons and neutrons

in an atom

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Atomic Symbols

Show the mass number and atomic number

Give the symbol of the element

mass number

23 Na

sodium-23

atomic number11

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

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O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same number of protons,

but different numbers of neutrons.

Atoms of the same element (same atomic

number) with different mass numbers

Isotopes of chlorine

35Cl

37Cl

17

17

chlorine - 35 chlorine - 37

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Learning Check AT 2

Naturally occurring carbon consists of three

isotopes, 12C, 13C, and 14C. State the number of
protons, neutrons, and electrons in each of
these carbon atoms.

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P _______ _______ _______

#N _______ _______ _______

#E _______ _______ _______

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Solution AT 2

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

#N __6___ _ _7___ ___8___

#E __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

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Learning Check AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?

1) 37

2) 65

3) 67

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Solution AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom
2) 35

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?
3) 67

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Learning Check AT 4

Write the atomic symbols for atoms with the following:

A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

___________

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-___________

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-___________

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Solution AT 4

16O
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

8

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-37Cl

17

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-107Ag

47

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Learning Check AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

Its atomic number is
1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

B. Its mass number is

1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

C. The element is

1) Si

2) Ca

3) Se

D.

Another isotope of this element is

1)34X

2)34X

3)36X

16

14 14

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Solution AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

It has atomic number

1) 14

B. It has a mass number of
3) 34

C. The element is
1) Si

D.

Another isotope of this element would be

3) 36X

14

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Masses of Atoms

A scale designed for atoms gives their small

atomic masses in atomic mass units (amu)

An atom of 12C was assigned an exact mass of

12.00 amu

Relative masses of all other atoms was

determined by comparing each to the mass of

12C

An atom twice as heavy has a mass of 24.00

amu. An atom half as heavy is 6.00 amu.

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Atomic Mass

Listed on the periodic table

Gives the mass of “average” atom of each

element compared to 12C

Average atom based on all the isotopes and their

abundance %

Atomic mass is not a whole number

Na

22.99

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Learning Check AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

__________

B. aluminum

__________

C.

lead __________

D. barium __________

E. iron

__________

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Solution AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

_40.1 amu _

B. aluminum

_27.0 amu _

C.

lead _207.2 amu_

D. barium _137.3 amu_

E. iron

_55.8 amu__

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Calculating Atomic Mass

Percent(%) abundance of isotopes

Mass of each isotope of that element

Weighted average =

mass isotope1(%) + mass isotope2(%) + …

100

100

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Atomic Mass of Magnesium

Isotopes Mass of Isotope Abundance
24Mg

=

24.0 amu

78.70%

25Mg

=

25.0 amu

10.13%

26Mg

= 26.0 amu

11.17%

Atomic mass (average mass) Mg = 24.3 amu

Mg
24.3

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Learning Check AT7

Gallium is a metallic element found in
small lasers used in compact disc players.
In a sample of gallium, there is 60.2% of
gallium-69 (68.9 amu) atoms and 39.8% of
gallium-71 (70.9 amu) atoms. What is the

atomic mass of gallium?

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Solution AT7

Ga-69

68.9 amu x 60.2 = 41.5 amu for 69Ga

100

Ga-71 (%/100)

70.9 amu x 39.8

=

28.2 amu for 71Ga

100

Atomic mass Ga

=

69.7 amu

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Finding An Isotopic Mass

A sample of boron consists of 10B (mass
10.0 amu) and 11B (mass 11.0 amu). If
the average atomic mass of B is 10.8
amu, what is the % abundance of each
boron isotope?

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Assign X and Y values:

X = % 10B Y = % 11B

Determine Y in terms of X

X + Y = 100
Y = 100 - X

Solve for X:

X (10.0) + (100 - X )(11.0) = 10.8

100 100

Multiply through by 100

10.0 X + 1100 - 11.0X = 1080

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Collect X terms
10.0 X - 11.0 X = 1080 - 1100

- 1.0 X = -20

X = -20 = 20 % 10B

- 1.0

Y = 100 - X

% 11B = 100 - 20% = 80% 11B

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Learning Check AT8

Copper has two isotopes 63Cu (62.9
amu) and 65Cu (64.9 amu). What is the %
abundance of each isotope? (Hint:
Check periodic table for atomic mass)

1) 30%

2) 70%

3) 100%

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Solution AT8

2) 70%

Solution

62.9X + 6490 = 64.9X = 6350

-2.0 X = -140

X = 70%

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The Atom

Atomic Number and Mass

Number

Isotopes

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Atomic Theory

Atoms are building blocks of elements

Similar atoms in each element

Different from atoms of other elements

Two or more different atoms bond in simple

ratios to form compounds

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Subatomic Particles

Particle

Symbol

Charge

Relative
Mass

Electron

e-

1-

0

Proton p+

+

1

Neutron

n

0

1

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Location of Subatomic Particles

10-13 cm

electrons

protons

neutrons

10-8 cm

nucleus

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Atomic Number

Counts the number

of

protons

in an atom

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Periodic Table

Represents physical and chemical

behavior of elements

Arranges elements by increasing atomic

number

Repeats similar properties in columns

known as chemical families or groups

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Periodic Table

1

2

3 4 5 6 7

8

11
Na

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Atomic Number on the Periodic

Table

11
Na

Atomic Number

Symbol

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All atoms of an element have
the same number of protons

11
Na

11 protons

Sodium

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Learning Check AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen
1) 5 protons

2) 7 protons 3) 14

protons

B. Sulfur
1) 32 protons

2) 16 protons 3) 6 protons

C. Barium
1) 137 protons 2) 81 protons 3) 56 protons

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Solution AT 1

State the number of protons for atoms of each
of the following:
A. Nitrogen

2) 7 protons

B. Sulfur

2) 16 protons

C. Barium

3) 56 protons

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Number of Electrons

An atom is neutral
The net charge is zero
Number of protons = Number of electrons
Atomic number = Number of electrons

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Mass Number

Counts the number

of

protons and neutrons

in an atom

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Atomic Symbols

Show the mass number and atomic number

Give the symbol of the element

mass number

23 Na

sodium-23

atomic number11

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

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More Atomic Symbols

16

31

65

O

P

Zn

8

15

30

8 p+

15 p+

30 p+

8 n

16 n

35 n

8 e-

15e-

30 e-

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same number of protons,

but different numbers of neutrons.

Atoms of the same element (same atomic

number) with different mass numbers

Isotopes of chlorine

35Cl

37Cl

17

17

chlorine - 35 chlorine - 37

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Learning Check AT 2

Naturally occurring carbon consists of three

isotopes, 12C, 13C, and 14C. State the number of
protons, neutrons, and electrons in each of
these carbon atoms.

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P _______ _______ _______

#N _______ _______ _______

#E _______ _______ _______

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Solution AT 2

12C

13C

14C

6

6

6

#P __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

#N __6___ _ _7___ ___8___

#E __6___ _ 6___ ___6___

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Learning Check AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom

1) 30

2) 35

3) 65

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?

1) 37

2) 65

3) 67

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Solution AT 3

An atom of zinc has a mass number of 65.

A.

Number of protons in the zinc atom

1) 30

B.

Number of neutrons in the zinc atom
2) 35

C. What is the mass number of a zinc isotope

with 37 neutrons?
3) 67

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Learning Check AT 4

Write the atomic symbols for atoms with the following:

A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

___________

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-___________

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-___________

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Solution AT 4

16O
A. 8 p+, 8 n, 8 e-

8

B.

17p+, 20n, 17e-37Cl

17

C. 47p+, 60 n, 47 e-107Ag

47

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Learning Check AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

Its atomic number is
1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

B. Its mass number is

1) 14

2) 16

3) 34

C. The element is

1) Si

2) Ca

3) Se

D.

Another isotope of this element is

1)34X

2)34X

3)36X

16

14 14

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Solution AT 5

An atom has 14 protons and 20 neutrons.

A.

It has atomic number

1) 14

B. It has a mass number of
3) 34

C. The element is
1) Si

D.

Another isotope of this element would be

3) 36X

14

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Masses of Atoms

A scale designed for atoms gives their small

atomic masses in atomic mass units (amu)

An atom of 12C was assigned an exact mass of

12.00 amu

Relative masses of all other atoms was

determined by comparing each to the mass of

12C

An atom twice as heavy has a mass of 24.00

amu. An atom half as heavy is 6.00 amu.

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Atomic Mass

Listed on the periodic table

Gives the mass of “average” atom of each

element compared to 12C

Average atom based on all the isotopes and their

abundance %

Atomic mass is not a whole number

Na

22.99

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Learning Check AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

__________

B. aluminum

__________

C.

lead __________

D. barium __________

E. iron

__________

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Solution AT6

Using the periodic table, specify the atomic
mass of each element (round to the tenths
place):

A.

calcium

_40.1 amu _

B. aluminum

_27.0 amu _

C.

lead _207.2 amu_

D. barium _137.3 amu_

E. iron

_55.8 amu__

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Calculating Atomic Mass

Percent(%) abundance of isotopes

Mass of each isotope of that element

Weighted average =

mass isotope1(%) + mass isotope2(%) + …

100

100

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Atomic Mass of Magnesium

Isotopes Mass of Isotope Abundance
24Mg

=

24.0 amu

78.70%

25Mg

=

25.0 amu

10.13%

26Mg

= 26.0 amu

11.17%

Atomic mass (average mass) Mg = 24.3 amu

Mg
24.3

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Learning Check AT7

Gallium is a metallic element found in
small lasers used in compact disc players.
In a sample of gallium, there is 60.2% of
gallium-69 (68.9 amu) atoms and 39.8% of
gallium-71 (70.9 amu) atoms. What is the

atomic mass of gallium?

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Solution AT7

Ga-69

68.9 amu x 60.2 = 41.5 amu for 69Ga

100

Ga-71 (%/100)

70.9 amu x 39.8

=

28.2 amu for 71Ga

100

Atomic mass Ga

=

69.7 amu

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Finding An Isotopic Mass

A sample of boron consists of 10B (mass
10.0 amu) and 11B (mass 11.0 amu). If
the average atomic mass of B is 10.8
amu, what is the % abundance of each
boron isotope?

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Assign X and Y values:

X = % 10B Y = % 11B

Determine Y in terms of X

X + Y = 100
Y = 100 - X

Solve for X:

X (10.0) + (100 - X )(11.0) = 10.8

100 100

Multiply through by 100

10.0 X + 1100 - 11.0X = 1080

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Collect X terms
10.0 X - 11.0 X = 1080 - 1100

- 1.0 X = -20

X = -20 = 20 % 10B

- 1.0

Y = 100 - X

% 11B = 100 - 20% = 80% 11B

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Learning Check AT8

Copper has two isotopes 63Cu (62.9
amu) and 65Cu (64.9 amu). What is the %
abundance of each isotope? (Hint:
Check periodic table for atomic mass)

1) 30%

2) 70%

3) 100%

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Solution AT8

2) 70%

Solution

62.9X + 6490 = 64.9X = 6350

-2.0 X = -140

X = 70%

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Atomic Number and Mass

Number

Isotopes

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