4.2 - The Structure of an Atom
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Practice Questions
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What is the charge of a proton?
💡 Hint: Think about what role protons play in the atomic structure.
How many protons does a helium atom have?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the periodic table.
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What is the atomic number of carbon?
💡 Hint: Look at what defines an element on the periodic table.
Are neutrons positively charged?
💡 Hint: Remember the charges of subatomic particles.
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Calculate the mass number of an element if it contains 20 protons and 22 neutrons.
💡 Hint: Revisit how to calculate mass number.
Explain how isotopes can be used in medicine.
💡 Hint: Think about how different isotopes have varying effects in biological systems.
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