If Atom X Contains 14 Protons, 13 Electrons, and 12

question 53

Multiple Choice

If atom X contains 14 protons, 13 electrons, and 12 neutrons, and atom Y contains 14 protons, 14 electrons, and 12 neutrons, then you conclude that:

• A) Y is an ion but X is not.
• B) X and Y are both ions.
• C) X and Y both have filled valence shells.
• D) X and Y are isotopes of the same element.
• E) X and Y are atoms of the same element.

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Definitions:

Functional Diversity

The range and value of various functional roles performed by species within an ecosystem, contributing to its resilience, productivity, and stability.

Energy Flow

The transfer and transformation of energy through an ecosystem, from primary producers to various levels of consumers and decomposers.

Net Primary Productivity

The rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic compounds in an ecosystem minus the rate at which they use some of these compounds for cellular respiration.

Biomass

Organic material derived from living or recently living organisms, used as a source of energy or in various industrial processes.