Consider an Atom of Gold in Which the Nucleus Contains

question 143

Multiple Choice

Consider an atom of gold in which the nucleus contains 79 protons and 118 neutrons. What is its atomic number and atomic mass number?

• A)The atomic number is 118, and the atomic mass number is 79.
• B)The atomic number is 79, and the atomic mass number is 197.
• C)The atomic number is 79, and the atomic mass number is 118.
• D)The atomic number is 118, and the atomic mass number is 197.

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