Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Given the atomic number of an element, the atomic mass of the element can be calculated
• B)An isotope is identified by its mass number
• C)The number of neutrons in an atom determines the chemical reactivity of that isotope
• D)The total contribution to the mass of an atom from protons and electrons varies among the atoms of an element
• E)Mass differences among atoms of an element cannot be accounted for with our current understanding of the atom

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

The impact of genes inherited from parents on various traits and characteristics, including physical attributes, behaviors, and susceptibility to diseases.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often manifesting through hallucinations and delusions.

Adopted Child

A child who has been legally taken by individuals other than their biological parents to be raised as their own.

Delusions

False beliefs held despite strong evidence against them, often seen in psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.