Consider the following atoms in which X represents the chemical symbol of the element: (4.4,4.5)

Name: Problem 82, Chapter 4: Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
Uploaded: 2021-04-19T01:05:25-08:00
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Description: Consider the following atoms in which X represents the chemical symbol of the element: (4.4,4.5) 11^22 X, 10^22 X, 10^19 X, 92^238 X, 92^236 X a. Which atoms have the same number of protons? b. Which atoms are isotopes? Of what element? c. Which atoms have the same mass number?

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Consider the following atoms in which $\mathrm{X}$ represents the chemical symbol of the element: (4.4,4.5) ${ }_{11}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{19} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{236} \mathrm{X}$ a. Which atoms have the same number of protons? b. Which atoms are isotopes? Of what element? c. Which atoms have the same mass number?

   Consider the following atoms in which $\mathrm{X}$ represents the chemical symbol of the element: (4.4,4.5)
${ }_{11}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{19} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{236} \mathrm{X}$
a. Which atoms have the same number of protons?
b. Which atoms are isotopes? Of what element?
c. Which atoms have the same mass number?

Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Karen C. Timberlake 13th Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 82

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So, the atoms ${ }_{11}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{19} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{236} \mathrm{X}$ have 11, 10, 10, 92, and 92 protons respectively. Show more…

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Consider the following atoms in which $\mathrm{X}$ represents the chemical symbol of the element: (4.4,4.5) ${ }_{11}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{22} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{10}^{19} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{X}$,${ }_{92}^{236} \mathrm{X}$ a. Which atoms have the same number of protons? b. Which atoms are isotopes? Of what element? c. Which atoms have the same mass number?

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Key Concepts

Atomic Number

The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in its nucleus, which defines the chemical element. It is a fundamental property used to identify elements in the periodic table and to determine their position and behavior in chemical reactions.

Mass Number

The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It provides insight into the overall mass of the nucleus and is crucial for distinguishing between different isotopes of a given element.

Isotopes

Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons (and therefore belong to the same element) but differ in the number of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers. This concept is important in understanding nuclear stability, radioactive decay, and the presence of certain atoms in nature.

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