Atomic structure

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Question 26
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Look at the diagram showing a simplified model of an atom.

A simplified diagram of an atom showing a tight central cluster of spheres representing the nucleus, labeled 'Nucleus'. Surrounding the nucleus are concentric circular rings representing paths of outer particles, labeled 'Electron shells'.

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Which subatomic particles are located within the electron shells?

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b.

Which two subatomic particles are found inside the nucleus?

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c.

Explain why almost all the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus.

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d.

Look at these two symbols representing carbon atoms:   612Cand  614C^{12}_{\ \ 6}\text{C} \quad \text{and} \quad ^{14}_{\ \ 6}\text{C}  612​Cand  614​C

State the relationship between these two carbon atoms and explain your answer in terms of subatomic particles.

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