How Do the Mass and Charge of a ¹⁴C Nucleus

question 18

Multiple Choice

How do the mass and charge of a ¹⁴C nucleus compare with the mass and charge of a ¹²C nucleus?

• A) Both the mass and charge of ¹⁴C are one- sixth larger.
• B) The mass of ¹⁴C is one- sixth larger, while the charge is the same.
• C) The mass is the same, while the charge of ¹⁴C is one- sixth larger.
• D) The mass of ¹⁴C is 50% larger, while the charge is the same.
• E) Both the mass and the charge of ¹⁴C are the same as those of ¹²C.

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