The Structure of Matter

What is the only difference between x-ray and gamma rays?

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What letter symbolizes the atomic number of an element?

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What is the letter of the electron shell closest to the nucleus?

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Name three fundamental particle of the atom?

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What part of the nucleus of an atom has a positive charge and mass?

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A neutral atom has the same number of _____ and _____.

(a)  

Who developed the periodic table?

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The Greek word "atomos" means what?

(a)  

An atom that loses or gains one or more electrons is a(n) (a)   .

The least penetrating form of ionizing radiation is a(n) (a)   .