Reading the Element Box (Asynchronous)

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What is atomic mass?

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The atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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What is the atomic mass of Gold (Au)?

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The atomic mass of Gold is 196.97 amu.

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What does the element symbol represent?

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The element symbol is a one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the periodic table.

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What is the element symbol for Hydrogen?

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The element symbol for Hydrogen is H.

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How many electrons does a Copper (Cu) atom have?

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A Copper atom has 29 electrons.

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How many neutrons does Sodium (Na) have?

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Sodium has 12 neutrons.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom's nucleus and determines the element's identity.

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What is the atomic number of Carbon (C)?

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The atomic number of Carbon is 6.

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What is the difference between protons and neutrons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus, while neutrons are neutral particles that also reside in the nucleus.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.