Atomic Structure & Atomic Notation Flashcards

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What is atomic mass

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The Number of protons plus the number of neutrons

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What is an atomic number

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The number of protons or electrons

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How do you find the number of protons and electrons

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It’s the same as the atomic number

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How do you find the number of neutrons

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You subtract the atomic mass by the atomic number

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What does
A
X
Z

Stand for

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A= atomic mass
X= chemical symbol
Z= atomic number

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