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The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus Mass number?
The number of protons in the nucleus. It determines the element Atomic number?
An atom that has lost or gained an electron, so it has a charge Ion?
The process of turning an atom into an ion, by removing an electro Ionisation?
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Have the same number of protons (same atomic number) but a dif Isotopes of an element?
ferent number of neutrons (different mass number)
, MEMORY Physics - Atomic Structure
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The time taken for the activity of a radioactive isotope to halve Half life?
The unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms Contamination?
, on other materials
2 protons and 2 neutrons (helium nucleus) What alpha made of?
4 He Symbol (alpha)?
2
+2 Charge (alpha)?