The Atomic Number of an Element Corresponds to the

question 7

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of an element corresponds to the

• A) number of electrons.
• B) number of protons.
• C) number of neutrons.
• D) total weight of one atom.

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Definitions:

Dehydrogenation

A chemical reaction that involves the removal of hydrogen from a molecule, often making unsaturated bonds.

∆G°

The standard change in Gibbs free energy for a process, indicating whether a reaction is thermodynamically favorable under standard conditions.

∆H°

Standard enthalpy change of a reaction, representing the heat exchanged under standard conditions (1 atm, 298.15 K).

∆S°

The standard entropy change involves a process at a constant temperature and pressure, indicating the degree of randomness or disorder.