Which type of atoms are shiny, good conductors, and found to the left of the staircase?
metals
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How many electrons can fit into the following energy levels (shells): 1, 2, 3?
1- two electrons
2- eight electrons
3- eight electrons
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What is unique about the elements in group 18?
They have 8 valence electrons, so they are stable and will not readily form bonds with other atoms.
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What is the charge of an electron?
-1
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How is mass number for an atom determined?
number of protons + number of neutrons
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atomic number + number of neutrons
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Explain how to write an abbreviated electron configuration.
Located the noble gas that comes in the period before the desired atom, write its symbol in brackets, and count/summarize each orbital section until finished.
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What is the charge of a neutron?
0 (neutral)
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How is the number of protons for an atom determined?
Look at the atomic number on the periodic table.
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What does the term "cation" mean?
A positively charged atom that has lost electrons.
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Which types of atoms are poor conductors, dull, and found to the right of the staircase?
nonmetals
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What is the most common isotope for the following atom. Explain how you know.
Na-23; The average atomic mass is 22.9, which would round to 23. Sodium is most commonly found with a mass of 23.