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What defines an element?
What defines an element?
- A particle that can lose protons
- A pure substance made of atoms of only one kind (correct)
- A type of chemical compound
- A combination of different atoms
What is the significance of the atomic number in an atom?
What is the significance of the atomic number in an atom?
- It measures the chemical reactivity of the atom
- It indicates the mass of the atom
- It determines the number of neutrons in the atom
- It identifies the number of protons in the atom (correct)
Who is recognized as the father of the periodic table?
Who is recognized as the father of the periodic table?
- John Dalton
- Dmitri Mendeleev (correct)
- Albert Einstein
- Marie Curie
How are elements represented in the periodic table?
How are elements represented in the periodic table?
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Which of the following statements about atoms is true?
Which of the following statements about atoms is true?
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Study Notes
Atoms and Elements
- Atoms are the simplest particles involved in chemical reactions and can maintain their chemical properties during physical and chemical changes.
- They are the fundamental units or building blocks of elements, defining the unique characteristics of each element.
- An element is a pure substance made entirely of one type of atom.
The Periodic Table
- There are 118 known elements in the periodic table, ranging from hydrogen (H) to oganesson (Og).
- Elements are represented by symbols, which consist of either a single uppercase letter (e.g., H for hydrogen) or a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters (e.g., Cu for copper).
- Each element has a specific number of protons, known as the atomic number, which determines its identity and position in the periodic table.
Dmitri Mendeleev
- Recognized as the father of the periodic table, Dmitri Mendeleev arranged elements based on their physical and chemical properties, highlighting their relationships.
- The periodic table serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the properties of all chemical elements.
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