Section: Module 3: Lesson 3: Atomic Structure and Symbolism | General Chemistry 1 | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Write and interpret symbols that depict the atomic number, mass number, and charge of an atom or ion.
- Use Coulomb’s law to explain the factors that govern the stability of the particles in at atom.
- Define the atomic mass unit and average atomic mass.
- Calculate average atomic mass and isotopic abundance.
- Describe how a mass spectrometer can be used to determine the fractional abundance of the isotopes of an element.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the contents under the headings "Learning Objectives" to "Key Concepts and Summary," and "Glossary." (23 minutes)
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