Consider an Atom of Carbon in Which the Nucleus Contains

question 71

Multiple Choice

Consider an atom of carbon in which the nucleus contains 6 protons and 7 neutrons. What is its atomic number and atomic mass number?

• A)atomic number = 6; atomic mass number = 13
• B)atomic number = 6; atomic mass number = 7
• C)atomic number = 7; atomic mass number = 13
• D)atomic number = 13; atomic mass number = 6

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