2024 Atomic Structure Review

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What do metals on the left side of the periodic table most likely form when they lose electrons?

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Cations (+)

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Which element is represented by the symbol 'C'?

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Carbon

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What determines the identity of an element?

Back

Number of protons

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What is the correct electron dot notation for an element?

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It represents the valence electrons of an atom.

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How many electrons should Helium have around its Lewis dot model?

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2

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains electrons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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They determine how an element reacts chemically.

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What is the electron configuration of Carbon?

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1s² 2s² 2p²