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What does the atomic number represent in an atom?

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The atomic number gives you the number of protons in an atom.

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What happens when an electron moves to its ground state from an excited state?

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A photon is emitted from the gaseous atom.

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What is the region called where electrons are most likely to be found?

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The region is called an Orbital.

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What happens to energy as the wavelength of light increases?

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As wavelength increases, energy decreases.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy level of an atom and determine the behavior of the atom.

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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 (neutral).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is an excited state of an electron?

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An excited state occurs when an electron has absorbed energy and moved to a higher energy level.

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What is the difference between an inner shell and an outer shell in an atom?

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Inner shells are closer to the nucleus and hold fewer electrons, while outer shells are further away and can hold more electrons.