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What is the basic structure of an atom?
What is the basic structure of an atom?
- Nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud of electrons (correct)
- Nucleus of neutrons and electrons surrounded by a cloud of protons
- Nucleus of electrons and protons surrounded by a cloud of neutrons
- Nucleus of protons and electrons surrounded by a cloud of neutrons
How are chemical elements distinguished from each other?
How are chemical elements distinguished from each other?
- By the number of protons in their atoms (correct)
- By the number of electrons and neutrons combined in their atoms
- By the number of neutrons in their atoms
- By the number of electrons in their atoms
What defines the isotope of an element?
What defines the isotope of an element?
- The number of electrons
- The number of protons and electrons combined
- The number of neutrons (correct)
- The number of protons
Why is it not possible to see atoms with conventional microscopes?
Why is it not possible to see atoms with conventional microscopes?
Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?
Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?
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