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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

2. Atoms and the Periodic Table

The Atom (Simplified)

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2. Atoms and the Periodic Table

The Atom (Simplified)

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Problem 40

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Where within an atom are the three types of subatomic particles located?

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Identify the three types of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Understand that protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus, which is the dense central core of the atom.

Recognize that electrons are found in regions called electron clouds or orbitals, which surround the nucleus.

Note that the nucleus is positively charged due to the protons, while the electron cloud is negatively charged due to the electrons.

Remember that the arrangement of these subatomic particles determines the atom's structure and properties, with the nucleus providing most of the atom's mass and the electron cloud defining its size and chemical behavior.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Subatomic Particles

Atoms are composed of three main types of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons carry a positive charge, neutrons are neutral, and electrons have a negative charge. Understanding these particles is essential for grasping atomic structure and behavior.

Atomic Structure

The structure of an atom consists of a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons, and electron shells that surround the nucleus. The nucleus is dense and positively charged, while electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbitals around the nucleus, influencing the atom's chemical properties.

Electron Configuration

Electron configuration refers to the arrangement of electrons in an atom's electron shells. This configuration determines how atoms interact and bond with one another, playing a crucial role in the chemical behavior of elements. Understanding electron configuration is key to predicting reactivity and stability.