Atomic Structure & Electron Configuration

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Describe the structure of an atom

An atom has a dense, central nucleus made of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. Negatively charged electrons orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels/shells

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State the difference between atomic number and mass number

The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom. The mass number is the total number of protons plus neutrons

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Write the electron configuration for Carbon

Atomic 6 > 2, 4

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Write the electron configuration for Magnesium

Atomic 12 > 2, 8, 2

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Write the electron configuration for Chlorine

Atomic 17 > 2, 8, 7