Subatomic Particles and Atomic Number
Understanding the properties of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and how they define an element's identity.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom.
- Explain how atomic number determines the identity of an element.
- Construct a model of an atom given its atomic and mass numbers.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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