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ATOMIC STRUCTURE

1) What is an atom? Where can you find information on atoms?

2) Study the following structure of an atom.

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3) Understanding the periodic table, we shall learn together how to use the periodic table.

4) We shall now explore what the following terms mean in the figure below.

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5) Draw the atomic structure of Magnesium. Please label the following in your diagram,
(i) Nucleus
(ii) Electron shells
(iii) Neutrons
(iv) Protons
(v) Electrons
Hint: You may refer to Question 2 for more information.

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