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Which subatomic particle is responsible for the chemical properties of an element?
Which subatomic particle is responsible for the chemical properties of an element?
- Positron
- Neutron
- Electron (correct)
- Proton
What subatomic particle has a positive charge?
What subatomic particle has a positive charge?
- Proton (correct)
- Photon
- Electron
- Neutron
What is the approximate mass of a neutron?
What is the approximate mass of a neutron?
- 2 atomic mass units
- 0 atomic mass unit
- 1 atomic mass unit (correct)
- 1/2 atomic mass unit
Describe the structure of an atom.
Describe the structure of an atom.
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What are the subatomic particles that make up an atom?
What are the subatomic particles that make up an atom?
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What is the significance of the structure of an atom?
What is the significance of the structure of an atom?
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Study Notes
Subatomic Particles and Atom Structure
- The electron is responsible for the chemical properties of an element.
- The proton has a positive charge.
Atom Structure and Composition
- An atom consists of three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus, while electrons orbit around it.
- The approximate mass of a neutron is 1 atomic mass unit (amu).
Significance of Atom Structure
- The structure of an atom determines the chemical properties of an element, such as its reactivity and ability to form compounds.
- Understanding atom structure is crucial in chemistry and physics to explain various phenomena and interactions.
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Test your knowledge of atomic structure with this quiz. Identify the subatomic particle with a positive charge, learn about the role of a subatomic particle in determining chemical properties, and estimate the mass of a neutron.
