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Define atomic mass unit.
Think about how we quantify the mass of atoms.
What particles make up an atomic nucleus?
Recall the basic structure of atoms.
What is the definition of an atomic mass unit?
Recall how we define this unit based on carbon.
Isotopes have the same number of what particles?
Think about what defines an element.
A nitrogen atom has 7 protons and 7 neutrons. Calculate its mass number and compare it to that of an oxygen atom with 8 protons and 8 neutrons.
Consider how the number of protons and neutrons combine.
Discuss how binding energy influences the likelihood of nuclear reactions occurring between isotopes.
Think about the energy changes involved in reactions.
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