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What is the main component of the nucleus of an atom?
What is the main component of the nucleus of an atom?
- Positively charged particles
- Protons (correct)
- Neutrons
- Electrons
Which subatomic particles are found in the electron cloud of an atom?
Which subatomic particles are found in the electron cloud of an atom?
- Positively charged particles
- Neutrons
- Protons
- Electrons (correct)
What is the relationship between atomic number, protons, and electrons in an atom?
What is the relationship between atomic number, protons, and electrons in an atom?
- Atomic number = neutrons + protons
- Atomic number = neutrons + electrons
- Atomic number = protons - neutrons
- Atomic number = protons = electrons (correct)
How can atomic mass be calculated based on the components of an atom?
How can atomic mass be calculated based on the components of an atom?
What term is used for atoms of the same element that have different atomic masses?
What term is used for atoms of the same element that have different atomic masses?
Who developed the Law of Triads, grouping elements into threes?
Who developed the Law of Triads, grouping elements into threes?
What is the main factor used by Newland in his Law of Octaves to arrange elements?
What is the main factor used by Newland in his Law of Octaves to arrange elements?
Which group of elements is characterized by having 1 valence electron and increasing reactivity down the group?
Which group of elements is characterized by having 1 valence electron and increasing reactivity down the group?
What is a common property of metalloids?
What is a common property of metalloids?
Which type of ions have a positive charge?
Which type of ions have a positive charge?
What is the defining characteristic of noble gases?
What is the defining characteristic of noble gases?
What is the main focus when counting the number of electrons in ions?
What is the main focus when counting the number of electrons in ions?
