All Carbon Atoms Have Six (6)protons but the Number of Neutrons

question 9

Multiple Choice

All carbon atoms have six (6) protons but the number of neutrons can be six (6) , seven (7) , or eight (8) . Different neutron numbers ____.

• A)force the atom to bond with elements that it normally would not
• B)change the atom's atomic mass number and make it an isotope
• C)cause the atom to be more or less reactive
• D)change the atom's atomic mass number and make it an ion
• E)cause the atom to be unstable

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