2.1.4 - Discovery of Protons and Neutrons
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Define a proton.
💡 Hint: Think about the charge and location.
Who discovered neutrons?
💡 Hint: Remember the experiment involving alpha particles.
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What charge does a proton have?
💡 Hint: Think about what defines the identity of an element.
True or False: Neutrons are positively charged.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of neutrons.
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How would the atomic model change if only protons were present in a nucleus?
💡 Hint: Consider how neutrons contribute to stability.
Describe how the discovery of neutron impacted the isotopic composition of elements.
💡 Hint: Think of examples like carbon isotopes.
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