Evolution of the Periodic Table
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What does the mass number 'A' represent in isotope notation?

  • Combined number of protons and neutrons (correct)
  • Number of neutrons
  • Atomic number
  • Number of protons
  • Which type of decay involves an unstable atomic nucleus losing energy by radiation?

  • Alpha decay
  • Beta decay
  • Gamma decay (correct)
  • Delta decay
  • What did alchemists fail to do in attempting to transmute base metals into noble ones?

  • Understand the periodic table
  • Mix chemicals
  • Create isotopes
  • Cause nuclear reactions (correct)
  • How are new elements synthesized in laboratories according to the text?

    <p>By neutron capture and addition of protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of an element does the atomic number determine?

    <p>Major properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are alpha particles composed of according to the text?

    <p>Two protons and two neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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