Isotopes , Ions and Average Atomic Mass

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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is average atomic mass?

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Average atomic mass is the weighted average of the masses of an element's isotopes, taking into account their relative abundances.

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How do you determine the number of neutrons in an isotope?

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To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the mass number of the isotope.

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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, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the relationship between protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

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How many protons does Carbon-12 have?

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Carbon-12 has 6 protons.

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the electron cloud?

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The electron cloud is the region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass unit (amu)?

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The atomic mass unit (amu) is a standard unit of mass that quantifies mass on an atomic or molecular scale.