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What primarily determines the uniqueness of each chemical element?
What method did Mendeleev use to initially organize elements in his periodic table?
Why are DNA analyses not commonly used for identifying individual uniqueness?
Which of the following statements about the periodic table is correct?
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What is the significance of the atomic number (Z) in relation to elements?
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What is the atomic number of an element determined by?
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How can the mass number of an atom be calculated?
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What is the mass number of a lithium atom with 3 protons and 4 neutrons?
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If the atomic number of chromium is 24 and its mass number is 52, how many neutrons does it have?
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How is an atom's shorthand notation formatted?
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The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of neutrons in its nucleus.
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Every cell phone number is unique to each individual in the world.
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Mendeleev's periodic table was originally based on the atomic numbers of elements.
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Only DNA can provide unique identification for every individual.
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The number of protons in an atom defines what element it is.
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Helium has an atomic number of 2, which means it has two neutrons in its nucleus.
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The mass number of an atom is always equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.
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The number of neutrons in an atom can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.
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Electrons contribute significantly to the atomic weight of an element.
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Manganese, with an atomic number of 25, has 25 protons and 24 electrons.
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Study Notes
Unique Identifiers
- Unique aspects of individuals include specific phone numbers and email addresses.
- DNA is a unique identifier for each person but is costly and time-consuming to analyze.
Organizing Elements in Science
- Science aims to discover and organize information representing the universe's order.
- Mendeleev created the first periodic table based on atomic weights, leading to subsequent developments.
Atomic Number
- The atomic number (Z) is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, defining the uniqueness of each element.
- Periodic table elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, with the atomic number displayed above the symbol.
- Hydrogen has an atomic number of 1, helium has 2, and lithium has 3, corresponding to their proton counts.
Mass Number
- Mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons within an atom's nucleus.
- The equation for mass number is: Mass Number = Atomic Number + Number of Neutrons.
Key Concepts in Atomic Weight and Composition
- Early scientific methods established atomic weights based on comparisons to hydrogen.
- John Dalton's early 1800s research laid groundwork for understanding atomic weights.
Calculation of Neutrons
- The number of neutrons can be determined by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.
- Example: For chromium (atomic number 24, mass number 52), the calculation would be 52 - 24 = 28 neutrons.
Atomic Notation
- Atom composition can be represented using shorthand notation:
- Mass number (superscript) and atomic number (subscript) placed before the chemical symbol.
- Example for chromium: (_{24}^{52}Cr) or as chromium-52.
Atomic Properties Overview
- Each atom maintains an equal number of protons and electrons, making them electrically neutral.
- Understanding atomic composition aids in predicting the behavior of elements.
Unique Identifiers
- Unique aspects of individuals include specific phone numbers and email addresses.
- DNA is a unique identifier for each person but is costly and time-consuming to analyze.
Organizing Elements in Science
- Science aims to discover and organize information representing the universe's order.
- Mendeleev created the first periodic table based on atomic weights, leading to subsequent developments.
Atomic Number
- The atomic number (Z) is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, defining the uniqueness of each element.
- Periodic table elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, with the atomic number displayed above the symbol.
- Hydrogen has an atomic number of 1, helium has 2, and lithium has 3, corresponding to their proton counts.
Mass Number
- Mass number is the total count of protons and neutrons within an atom's nucleus.
- The equation for mass number is: Mass Number = Atomic Number + Number of Neutrons.
Key Concepts in Atomic Weight and Composition
- Early scientific methods established atomic weights based on comparisons to hydrogen.
- John Dalton's early 1800s research laid groundwork for understanding atomic weights.
Calculation of Neutrons
- The number of neutrons can be determined by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.
- Example: For chromium (atomic number 24, mass number 52), the calculation would be 52 - 24 = 28 neutrons.
Atomic Notation
- Atom composition can be represented using shorthand notation:
- Mass number (superscript) and atomic number (subscript) placed before the chemical symbol.
- Example for chromium: (_{24}^{52}Cr) or as chromium-52.
Atomic Properties Overview
- Each atom maintains an equal number of protons and electrons, making them electrically neutral.
- Understanding atomic composition aids in predicting the behavior of elements.
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