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What is the function of a valence electron?
What is the function of a valence electron?
- Determines the chemical properties of the atom (correct)
- Controls the mass of the atom
- Regulates the atomic number of the atom
- Influences the atomic mass of the atom
Where are neutrons located within an atom?
Where are neutrons located within an atom?
- Orbiting the nucleus
- Nucleus (correct)
- Inner electron shell
- Outer electron shell
What is the role of the atomic number in identifying an element?
What is the role of the atomic number in identifying an element?
- Defines the atomic mass of the atom
- Indicates the total number of electrons in the atom
- Determines the number of protons in the nucleus (correct)
- Controls the charge of the atom
How is the atomic mass of an atom calculated?
How is the atomic mass of an atom calculated?
What is the charge of a neutron?
What is the charge of a neutron?