Practice - Isotopes and Nuclear Notation
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Practice Questions
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What is an isotope?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms can vary in mass.
What does the atomic number represent?
💡 Hint: It's a key part of the atom's identity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the significance of the atomic number?
💡 Hint: It's part of the periodic table!
Are isotopes of an element the same in mass number?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass varies in isotopes.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the number of neutrons in Carbon-14 and explain how it compares to Carbon-12.
💡 Hint: Use the formula N = A - Z.
Discuss how the stability of isotopes can affect their practical applications, like in dating artifacts.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of stability versus radioactivity.
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