The Atom

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Chapter 2 Atoms and Elements

The Atom

Atomic Number and Mass Number

Isotopes

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Atomic Theory

Atoms are building blocks of elements

Similar atoms in each element

Different from atoms of other elements

Two or more different atoms bond in simple ratios to form compounds

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Subatomic Particles

Particle Symbol Charge Relative

Mass

Electron e- 1- 0

Proton p+ + 1

Neutron n 0 1

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Location of Subatomic Particles

10-13 cm

electrons

protons

neutrons

10-8 cm

nucleus

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Atomic Number

Counts the number

of

protons

in an atom

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Atomic Number on the Periodic Table

11

Na

Atomic Number

Symbol

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All atoms of an element have the same number of protons

11

Na

11 protons

Sodium

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Learning Check

State the number of protons for atoms of each of the following:

A. Nitrogen

1) 5 protons 2) 7 protons 3) 14 protons

B. Sulfur

1) 32 protons 2) 16 protons 3) 6 protons

C. Barium

1) 137 protons 2) 81 protons 3) 56 protons

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Solution

State the number of protons for atoms of each of the following:

A. Nitrogen

2) 7 protons

B. Sulfur

2) 16 protons

C. Barium

3) 56 protons

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Mass Number

Counts the number

of

protons and neutrons

in an atom

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Atomic Symbols

Show the mass number and atomic number

Give the symbol of the element

mass number

23 Na sodium-23

atomic number 11

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Number of Electrons

An atom is neutral

The net charge is zero

Number of protons = Number of electrons

Atomic number = Number of electrons

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Subatomic Particles in Some Atoms