Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz

An atom consists of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by an electromagnetically-bound cloud of electrons.

Chemical elements are distinguished from each other by the number of protons that are in their atoms.

The number of neutrons defines the isotope of the element.

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