Atomic Structure Review

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What does the group number of an element indicate?

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The group number tells us how many electrons are in the most outer shell of an element.

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What are the subatomic particles that make up an element's structure?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What does a diagram representing a mixture of elements and compounds show?

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It shows a combination of different elements and compounds.

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Where are electrons found in an atom?

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Electrons are found in the electron shells.

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How many electron shells does Magnesium (Mg) have?

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Magnesium has 2 electron shells.

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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 the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is an atomic number?

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