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Name the element which does not contain neutrons in its nucleus.

Important Questions on Atomic Structure

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Give two differences between sodium atom and sodium ion.
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Elements A, B and C have atomic numbers 9,20, and 10 respectively.

State which one is (i) a non-metal; (ii) a metal and (iii) chemically inert.

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Define: Proton, Neutron and Electron.
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What is the significance of the number of protons found in the atoms of each of the different elements?
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What is the relation between the number of protons and the number of electrons in an atom?
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What would be the reason for an element to have atoms with different mass numbers?

Element Atomic No. Mass No. No. of Protons No. of Neutrons No. of Electrons
Beryllium 4 9      
Fluorine 9     10  
Sodium       12 11
Aluminium   27     13
Phosphorus   31 15    

Complete the above table relating to the atomic structure of the elements.