Practice Introduction (4.1) - Atomic Structure

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Question 1.
What is the definition of an atom?
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Think about how atoms relate to elements.
Question 2.
Name three subatomic particles.
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Remember the components that make up an atom.
3Question 3.
What is the smallest particle of an element?
- Molecule
- Atom
- Compound
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Think about the definition of an element.
4Question 4.
Dalton proposed that atoms are indivisible.
- True
- False
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Remind yourself of Dalton's main ideas.
Question 5.
Given an atom with 12 protons, determine its atomic number, mass number (with 12 neutrons), and balance the electron configuration.
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Apply the definitions of atomic number and mass number.
Question 6.
If a neutral atom has 6 protons and 8 neutrons, what is its charge, atomic number, and listed as an isotope?
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Recall how neutrons and protons determine both identity and charge.

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