The Total Number of Protons and Neutrons in an Atom

question 73

Multiple Choice

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom can best be determined by

• A) atomic mass.
• B) the subscript number following the chemical symbol.
• C) the atomic number.
• D) the charge of the atom.
• E) the chemical symbol.

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Definitions:

Causal Factor

An element or factor that brings about a change or results in a particular effect or outcome.

Necessary Condition

a prerequisite that must be met for a certain event or outcome to occur.

Sufficient Condition

A condition or set of conditions that will ensure the occurrence of a particular outcome.

Sufficient Condition

A condition or set of conditions that guarantees the occurrence or the truth of something else but is not always necessary for it to happen.