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2. The smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still be the same substance is a (n)
a. electron b. proton c. atom d. molecule
8. The mass number minus the atomic number is equal to the number of
a. protons and neutrons b. protons
c. protons and electrons d. neutrons
11. An atom of gold with 79 protons, 79 electrons, and 118 neutrons would have a mass number of
a. 39 b. 158 c. 197 d. 276
18. An atom with the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons is called a(n)___.
a. isotope b. ion c. isomer d. iodine
19. The first shell in an atomic drawing can hold a maximum of __ electrons.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
26. This metal, part of the boron group, is used for aircraft parts.
27. This noble gas helps light bulbs last longer.
28. This nonmetal has several natural forms, including diamond and graphite.
29. These metals have 2 electrons in their outer most level.
30. This nonmetal group contains chlorine and iodine.
Short Answer
31. Diagram the isotopes carbon-12, carbon-13, and carbon 14. (3pts)
32. Explain what makes each carbon in the previous question different.