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What distinguishes chemical elements from each other?
What distinguishes chemical elements from each other?
- Number of protons (correct)
- Atomic weight
- Number of neutrons
- Number of electrons
What is the basic particle of the chemical elements?
What is the basic particle of the chemical elements?
- Electron
- Quark
- Neutron
- Proton (correct)
What is the term for atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
What is the term for atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons?
- Isotopes (correct)
- Isomers
- Isobars
- Isotones
What is the electric charge of a neutron?
What is the electric charge of a neutron?
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What is the overall charge of an atom with more electrons than protons?
What is the overall charge of an atom with more electrons than protons?
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Study Notes
Chemical Elements and Atomic Structure
- The unique number of protons in an atom's nucleus distinguishes chemical elements from each other.
Atomic Particles
- The basic particle of chemical elements is the atom.
Isotopes
- Atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons are called isotopes.
Neutron Characteristics
- Neutrons have no electric charge.
Atom Charges
- An atom with more electrons than protons has an overall negative charge.
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