Atomic Structure

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.

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What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons.

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Which subatomic particles contribute the most to the mass of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons.

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An atom has 10 protons, 15 neutrons and 10 electrons. What is its mass number?

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25.

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What is the mass number?

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The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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How do you calculate the mass number of an atom?

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Add the number of protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.