Understanding Atomic Structure

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Atomic structure definition

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of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom

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Three main atomic particles

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neutrons, electrons, and protons

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Location of protons in atom

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Nucleus

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Atomic number meaning

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of protons in an atom

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Neutron charge

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(no charge)

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Identifying atomic number from element symbol

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number equals number above element symbol in periodic table

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Comparing mass of protons and neutrons

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equal mass

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Difference between protons and neutrons

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are positively charged; neutrons have no charge

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Using atomic number to find element identity

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element has unique atomic number

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Reason for different isotopes

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number of protons, different number of neutrons