Living Systems- Periodic Table Basics

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What is the atomic number of Neon?

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10

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What is the symbol for Zinc?

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Zn

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What is the atomic mass of Neon?

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20.18

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What is the symbol for Helium?

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He

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What does Au represent in the periodic table?

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Gold

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What is the definition of an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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It represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom and determines the element's identity.

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What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic number?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, while atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A one or two-letter notation used to represent an element.