Atoms and the Periodic Table

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What is the mass number of this element? Options: 5, 27, 32, 59

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59

Answer explanation

The mass number of an atom is the mass of the nucleus:

Protons + Neutrons = Mass

In this example:

Protons (27) + Neutrons (32) = Mass (59)

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8.5a

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An atom of a certain element has 11 electrons, and a mass number of 23. How many neutrons are in this atom?

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12

Answer explanation

An atom of a certain element has 11 electrons, and a mass number of 23. This element is very reactive in room temperature. How many neutrons are in this atom?

If you use your APE MAN formula:

A (Atomic Number) = 11

P (Protons) = 11

E (Electrons) = 11

M (Mass Number) = 23

• -- A (Atomic Number) = 11

  • N (Neutrons) = 12

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Protons, Neutrons & Electrons are examples of

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subatomic particles

Answer explanation

Subatomic:

Sub = lower (smaller)

Subatomic

-ic = having to do with

Sub + atom + ic

Parts of an atom, smaller than an atom

subatómico

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8.5a

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The smallest particle of an element; made of electrons, protons, and neutrons

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atom

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8.5a

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Which characteristic of calcium is most closely related to its chemical reactivity?

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The 2 valence electrons in each atom of calcium

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8.5b

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What characteristic of an element’s atoms always determines the element’s identity?

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The number of protons

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8.5b

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What reasonable conclusion can be made from the information given?

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Element 3 has very similar chemical properties as Element 4

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8.5b

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Which statement accurately describes atoms of tin?

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Tin atoms have 50 protons.

Answer explanation

Tin (Sn) has an atomic number of 50, which means the number of protons is also 50 (A=P=E).

On the periodic table, Tin (Sn) is in Group 14, which means it has 4 valence electrons.

Tin (Sn) is also in Period 5, which means it has 5 energy shells.

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8.5c

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Identify the location of elements in the periodic table based on clues printed on game cards. Which periodic table shows the correct location of the four elements?

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8.5c

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What is the element symbol for boron?

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B