Practice - ATOMIC MASSES AND COMPOSITION OF NUCLEUS
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Practice Questions
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Define atomic mass unit.
💡 Hint: Think about how we quantify the mass of atoms.
What particles make up an atomic nucleus?
💡 Hint: Recall the basic structure of atoms.
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What is the definition of an atomic mass unit?
💡 Hint: Recall how we define this unit based on carbon.
Isotopes have the same number of what particles?
💡 Hint: Think about what defines an element.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Consider how the number of protons and neutrons combine.
Discuss how binding energy influences the likelihood of nuclear reactions occurring between isotopes.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy changes involved in reactions.
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