Understanding Atomic and Mass Numbers
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Understanding Atomic and Mass Numbers

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What defines the atomic number of an atom?

  • Total number of subatomic particles
  • Number of protons (correct)
  • Number of electrons
  • Number of protons and neutrons

    • How is the mass number of a given atom calculated?

  • Protons - Neutrons
  • Protons × Neutrons
  • Protons + Neutrons (correct)
  • Protons + Electrons

    • Which subatomic particle has a positive charge and is present in the nucleus of an atom?

  • Positron
  • Proton (correct)
  • Neutron
  • Electron

    • What does the atomic number define for an element?

    <p>The number of protons in an atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the mass number not automatically known based on the elemental identity?

    <p>Different atoms of the same element can have varying numbers of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are isobars?

    <p>Atoms with different numbers of protons and neutrons that add to the same total atomic mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does atomic mass differ from mass number?

    <p>Atomic mass considers the weighted average of all isotopes, while mass number refers to a single atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subatomic particle resides in the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>Proton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of an atom determines its position on the periodic table?

    <p>Atomic number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are isotopes of an element different from each other?

    <p>They have different mass numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Electrons travel in orbitals outside the atom nucleus, while neutrons and protons reside in the nucleus.
    • Protons have a positive charge and an atomic mass of one amu, while neutrons have no charge and the same atomic mass as protons.
    • Atoms have an atomic number which can be found on the periodic table, representing the number of protons in the nucleus.
    • An element's atomic number determines its position on the periodic table.
    • The mass number of an atom is the sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element having different numbers of neutrons, leading to distinct mass numbers.
    • The number of neutrons cannot be determined from the atomic number alone; it requires additional knowledge or experimentation.
    • An element's identity is based on its atomic number and the number of neutrons can be derived from the mass number.
    • Atomic number and mass number are related but distinct properties of an atom, with atomic number being a fundamental property that determines an element's identity.

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    Learn about the atomic number, which is determined by the number of protons in an atom, and the mass number, which is determined by the total number of protons and neutrons. This quiz will help you understand the fundamental concepts of atomic structure.

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