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Atomic Structure

By Janice VanCleave

Question: What are atoms made of? Answer: Atoms are the smallest part of an element (single substances, such as copper, gold, and carbon). Atoms can be divided into two basic regions: 1. The region in the center of an atom is called the nucleus. Particles inside the nucleus are called nucleons, such as protons and […]

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Atomic Particles

By Janice VanCleave

Sodium's Atomic Structure

ATOMIC STRUCTURE OF SODIUM The Periodic Table provides the information about every known element. In the diagram, one cell from the periodic table is shown. This is the cell for the sodium element. The contents of the cell shown are: Name: sodiumSymbol: NaAtomic Number: 11Mass Number: 23 Study the example diagram, and then fill in […]

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