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Fundamentals of Atoms
Fundamentals of Atoms
Important Figures:
Isotopes:
Atoms of the same element can have different numbers of neutrons, leading to
isotopes.
Isotopes have the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
For example, carbon-12 (12C) and carbon-14 (14C) are isotopes of carbon.
Periodic Table:
The periodic table organizes elements by increasing atomic number.
Elements in the same column (group) share similar chemical properties due to
their electron configurations.
Periodic Trends:
Atomic number affects periodic trends like atomic size, ionization energy, and
electronegativity.
As you move across a period (from left to right), atomic number and protons
increase, impacting these trends.