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It is important to know the definition of terms in science. An atomic fingerprint is defined as the unique set of lines an element has based on its energy level.

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What produces the atomic fingerprint of an element?

The atomic fingerprint of an element is produced by the arrangement of electrons in its atoms. Each element has a unique number of protons in its nucleus, which determines its atomic number and chemical properties. The configuration of electrons around the nucleus gives rise to characteristic patterns in spectral lines or energy levels that make up the atomic fingerprint.


How do you write formal definition of fingerprint?

by giving its class(genus) and its differentia


The atomic number is similar to a fingerprint because?

it is unique for each element and distinguishes one element from another based on the number of protons in the nucleus. Just like how a fingerprint can identify a specific individual, the atomic number can identify a specific element in the periodic table.


Why was the atomic bomb nuclear?

That is by definition.


What is the atomic definition?

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Term for an atom that has the same atomic number as another atom but differs in atomic weight?

This is the definition of an "isotope".


What is the atomic number for fluorine17?

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What is one twelfth of the mass of the carbon 12 atom?

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What is nuclear energy definition?

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The fingerprint of an atom is seen in its?

The fingerprint of an atom is seen in its atomic number, which determines the number of protons in the nucleus and therefore its identity on the periodic table. Additionally, the arrangement of electrons in its energy levels gives each atom distinct chemical properties.


What is an atomic fingerprint?

An atomic fingerprint is a unique set of lines that identifies each element. The lines act much as DNA in a human, they are exclusive to the particular element, and caused by the energy level of the element.