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Protons reveal electron count in atoms. Which statement applies?
Chapter 4, Problem 1(choose chapter or problem)
Knowing the number of protons in the atom of a neutral element enables you to determine which of the following?
a. the number of neutrons in the atom of the neutral element
b. the number of electrons in the atom of the neutral element
c. the name of the element
d. two of the above
e. none of the above
Explain.
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QUESTION:
Knowing the number of protons in the atom of a neutral element enables you to determine which of the following?
a. the number of neutrons in the atom of the neutral element
b. the number of electrons in the atom of the neutral element
c. the name of the element
d. two of the above
e. none of the above
Explain.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
Option A suggests we can determine the number of neutrons. However, while protons are unique to each element, the number of neutrons can vary within isotopes of the same element. Although we can estimate the number of neutrons by subtracting the number of protons from the atomic mass, this is not a direct determination.
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Protons reveal electron count in atoms. Which statement applies?
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In this video, we explore the information that knowledge of the number of protons in a neutral element's atom can provide. Options for determining neutron count, electron count, and identifying the element's name are examined, with a conclusion that it allows us to know both the number of electrons and the element's name.