Atomic Numbers

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Objective

I can determine the atomic number of an element and relate it to its position on the periodic table.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is the atomic number of an element, and what does it represent in terms of atomic structure?

2

How can you determine the position of an element on the periodic table based on its atomic number? Provide an example.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

An element has an atomic number of 12. Identify the element and explain its position on the periodic table, including its group and period. If an element is located in period 3 and has an atomic number of 11, name the element and describe how its atomic number relates to its position on the periodic table.

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