Atom Flashcard

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the mass number?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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Where is the nucleus located in an atom?

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The nucleus is located at the center of the atom.

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How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).