Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Unit Review

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Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons are the particles that make up the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the name of the isotope with 6 protons and 7 neutrons?

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Carbon-13 is the isotope with 6 protons and 7 neutrons.

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What period and group is Silver (Ag) located in?

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Silver (Ag) is located in Period 5, Group 11 of the periodic table.

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What are the names of the rows and columns in the periodic table?

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Rows are called periods, and columns are called groups.

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How many protons does the element with atomic number 7 have?

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The element with atomic number 7 has 7 protons.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of an element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass?

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The atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, reflecting both the mass and the relative abundance of each isotope.

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What does the term 'valence electrons' refer to?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are usually dull, insulative, and brittle.