Practice Neutrons (4.2.4) - Structure of the Atom

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Question 1.
What is a neutron?
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Think of the charge status of neutrons.
Question 2.
Which atom has no neutrons?
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Consider the simplest atom.
3Question 3.
What is the charge of a neutron?
- Positive
- Neutral
- Negative
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Consider the different charges of protons and electrons.
4Question 4.
Are neutrons present in hydrogen?
- True
- False
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Recall the simplest element.
Question 5.
Given an atom with 15 protons and a mass number of 31, how many neutrons does it have? Discuss the implications of this neutron count.
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Use the mass number formula.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of neutrons in radioactive decay and how they contribute to the stability or instability of an isotope.
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Think about neutrally charged particles and their effects.

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