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What distinguishes one chemical element from another?
What distinguishes one chemical element from another?
- The number of orbitals
- The number of electrons
- The number of neutrons
- The number of protons (correct)
What defines the isotope of an element?
What defines the isotope of an element?
- The number of orbitals
- The number of neutrons (correct)
- The number of protons
- The number of electrons
Why is it not possible to accurately predict the behavior of atoms using classical physics?
Why is it not possible to accurately predict the behavior of atoms using classical physics?
- Because atoms have no definite structure
- Due to the uncertainty principle (correct)
- Because atoms are too small to observe
- Because atoms are constantly moving
Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?
Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?
What is the electric charge of a neutron?
What is the electric charge of a neutron?
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