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Atoms and the periodic table

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What atoms and the periodic table means

Atomic structure, isotopes and periodic trends for WASSCE Chemistry.

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Question

The number of protons in an atom is its:

  • Mass number
  • Atomic number
  • Neutron number
  • Valency
Answer: Atomic number

Working: Atomic number = number of protons; mass number = protons + neutrons.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

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Related skills

Other SHS Atomic Structure & Bonding skills in Chemistry, at the same point in the course.

Other Chemistry topics

SHS Acids, Salts & Organic ChemistryStoichiometry & EquilibriumSHS ElectrochemistryChemistry: Atomic Structure & PeriodicityChemistry: Reactions & the MoleOrganic Chemistry Depth

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