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What is the main distinguishing factor between different chemical elements?
What is the main distinguishing factor between different chemical elements?
- The number of protons in their atoms (correct)
- The size of their atoms
- The number of neutrons in their atoms
- The number of electrons in their atoms
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?
- Due to the high speed of atoms
- Due to the small size of atoms
- Due to quantum effects (correct)
- Due to the complexity of atom structure
What contributes to over 99.94% of an atom's mass?
What contributes to over 99.94% of an atom's mass?
- The neutrons
- The protons
- The electrons
- The nucleus (correct)
What determines the isotope of an element?
What determines the isotope of an element?
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Why can't humans see atoms with conventional microscopes?
Why can't humans see atoms with conventional microscopes?
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