Practice Atomic Structure (4) - Atomic Structure

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Question 1.
What is an atom?
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Think about the basic building blocks of everything around us.
Question 2.
What charge does a proton have?
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Remember 'P for Positive'!
3Question 3.
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains its chemical properties?
- Molecule
- Atom
- Compound
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Think about what makes up everything around you.
4Question 4.
Is the mass number the sum of protons and electrons?
- True
- False
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Consider what particles contribute to mass.
Question 5.
Given an atom with 6 protons and 7 neutrons, determine its mass number and identify the element.
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Remember, mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons.
Question 6.
If a nitrogen atom has a valency of 3, how many electrons does it have in its outermost shell and how many additional electrons will it need to complete its octet?
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Use the Octet Rule to guide your answer.

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