Atomic Structure NS - updated with paper flashcard

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What is the organization of elements on the Periodic Table based on?

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Atomic number.

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How is atomic mass defined in terms of nuclear particles?

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It is the measure of the nuclear particles, specifically protons + neutrons.

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Which two particles in an atom have a mass of 1 amu?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

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In neutral atoms of the same element, what is always the same number?

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Protons and electrons.

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What does the atomic number of an element represent?

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The number of protons in an atom of that element.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass unit (amu)?

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It is a standard unit of mass that quantifies mass on an atomic or molecular scale.

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How do isotopes of an element differ from each other?

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They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.