Practice Atomic Number (Z) and Mass Number (A): Unique Identifiers for Atoms - 3.2.2 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.2.2 - Atomic Number (Z) and Mass Number (A): Unique Identifiers for Atoms

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the atomic number (Z) represent?

💡 Hint: What uniquely identifies an element?

Question 2

Easy

How do you calculate the mass number (A)?

💡 Hint: Think about what two subatomic particles contribute to mass.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the atomic number of Carbon?

  • 6
  • 12
  • 14

💡 Hint: Think about how we define an element.

Question 2

True or False: Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what defines an element.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If an atom has an atomic number of 30 and a mass number of 65, how many protons and neutrons does it have?

💡 Hint: Remember to subtract the atomic number from the mass number.

Question 2

Discuss how isotopes of an element can have similar chemical properties but different physical properties.

💡 Hint: Reflect on what determines chemical vs. physical behavior.

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