What you’ll learn2 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 objective