Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz

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What is the basic structure of an atom?

A nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud of electrons

What defines the isotope of an element?

The number of neutrons

How are chemical elements distinguished from each other?

By the number of protons in their atoms

Why is it not possible to see atoms with conventional microscopes?

<p>Because they are smaller than the shortest wavelength of visible light</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?

<p>In the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic structure of an atom?

<p>A nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are chemical elements distinguished from each other?

<p>By the number of protons in their atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the isotope of an element?

<p>The number of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not possible to see atoms with conventional microscopes?

<p>Atoms are smaller than the shortest wavelength of visible light</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?

<p>In the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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