The Number of Neutrons Present in the Nucleus of an Average

question 4

Multiple Choice

The number of neutrons present in the nucleus of an average atom of any given element is best estimated by

• A) adding the number of electrons and protons together.
• B) subtracting the number of electrons from the number of protons.
• C) adding the mass number to the number of electrons.
• D) subtracting the number of protons from the mass number.
• E) adding the atomic number and atomic mass together.

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Definitions:

Genetically Inherited Factors

Characteristics and traits passed from parents to offspring through their genes.

Conj

Short for "conjunction," it is a logical connector indicating that two statements, terms, or conditions must be true simultaneously.

Add

To combine two or more quantities or values to find their total.

Add

The mathematical operation of combining two or more quantities to achieve a sum or total.