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The atomic number is determined only by the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. But, in a neutral atom it also represents the number of electrons in the electron cloud.
Neutrons are only important in the nucleus for helping us find atomic weight, which varies as we move along the perodic table and does not always equal the same amount of it's atomic number. Which is why it would not be a suitable answer for the first blank space. Electrons do not work either as they do not exist inside the nucleus but rather outside the atom.
The second space, since it states is in the electron cloud, we can deduct that electrons would be an appropriate answer there.
If you need anymore help feel free to ask, but I hope this answers your question.
The Aufbau principle states that, hypothetically, electrons orbiting one or more atoms fill the lowest available energy levels before filling higher levels (e.g., 1s before 2s). In this way, the electrons of an atom, molecule, or ion harmonize into the most stable electron configuration possible.
Answer:
a. Heat is often absorbed during reactions.
c. Heat is often released during chemical reactions.
Explanation:
Thermochemistry -
The study of thermochemistry involve the change in the amount of heat , during any physical or chemical process , is referred to as thermodynamics .
The focus of thermochemistry is on the changing amount of energy in the form of heat , on the system with respect to the surroundings .
The process like boiling , melting , sublimation , may require energy or releases energy , and hence are studied under thermochemistry .
Hence , from the given question ,
The correct options are - a , c.
Fluorine 20 (F - Atomic number 9 and atomic mass 20). Firstly we need to know what is beta decay. Beta decay occurs when one neutron changes into a proton and an electron therefore the atomic mass will remain the same as even though we loose a neutron it is replaced by a proton, the atomic number is always raised by 1 when one beta decay occurs. The produced electron is shot out of the nucleus at an incredible speed. This speedy electron we call a beta particle.
Ok now the reaction.
20 20 0
F -> Ne + e
9 10 -1
Remember the atomic number determines the nature of the element ( i.e what elemnt it is).
Hope this helps :).
Answer:
Grinding or breaking an Alka-Seltzer tablet increases the number of particles and increases the surface area. Material which was within the tablet is exposed, allowing for more collisions between reactant particles and resulting in an increased rate of reaction.
