Question

5 how are atoms similar and different from each other?
similar \t different
basic structure \t charge \t mass
numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons \t size

Explanation:

To determine how atoms are similar and different:

• Similar: All atoms have a basic structure (nucleus with protons/neutrons, electrons orbiting), and neutral atoms have a net charge of 0 (protons = electrons).
• Different: Atoms differ in the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons (defines the element/isotope), their mass (due to different subatomic particle counts), and size (varies by atomic structure and electron cloud).

Answer:

Similar	Different