What you’ll learn3 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.1.2.1Atomic structure• Nucleus: protons + neutrons (nucleons), positively charged, dense• Electrons: negatively charged, occupy space outside nucleus• Use nuclear symbols to deduce protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms and ionsSyllabus objective1.2.2Isotopes• Same element, different numbers of neutrons• Nuclear symbol: Z^A X (Z = protons, A = mass number)• Calculate relative atomic masses from isotopic abundance• Understand isotope physical property differences; specific isotope examples are not requiredSyllabus objective1.2.3(HL)—Mass spectrometry• Determine relative atomic masses from isotopic composition• Interpret mass spectra for isotope identity and abundance• Operational details of the mass spectrometer are not assessedSyllabus objective