Atomic structure

Atomic structure

1. Fundamental particles

   • An atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.

2. Mass number and isotopes

   • Mass number = A
   • atomic (proton) number = Z
   • Isotopes are atoms of the same element (same proton number / atomic number) but with different numbers of neutrons, leading to different mass numbers.

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