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How many protons does an atom of tin have?
How many protons does an atom of tin have?
The answer is 50, which also means that a neutral atom of tin will have 50 electrons.
What determines the way an atom behaves?
What determines the way an atom behaves?
The way electrons are arranged in the electron cloud.
What is the energy level of an electron indicated by?
What is the energy level of an electron indicated by?
The large numbers in the diagram.
What does the s-block in the diagram represent?
What does the s-block in the diagram represent?
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What does the d-block in the diagram represent?
What does the d-block in the diagram represent?
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How many electrons does an atom of aluminum have?
How many electrons does an atom of aluminum have?
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What is electron configuration?
What is electron configuration?
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Why is electron configuration important?
Why is electron configuration important?
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Which subatomic particle is the most important in chemistry?
Which subatomic particle is the most important in chemistry?
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How do electrons contribute to an atom's chemical properties?
How do electrons contribute to an atom's chemical properties?
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What are the properties of electrons?
What are the properties of electrons?
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What can be determined by studying patterns of energy levels in elements?
What can be determined by studying patterns of energy levels in elements?
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How many total electrons does krypton have?
How many total electrons does krypton have?
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How many total electrons does chlorine have?
How many total electrons does chlorine have?
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What does it mean when an atom has an electron configuration ending in p6?
What does it mean when an atom has an electron configuration ending in p6?
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What does it mean when an atom has an electron configuration ending in s1 or p5?
What does it mean when an atom has an electron configuration ending in s1 or p5?
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What is the atomic number of an element?
What is the atomic number of an element?
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