A Sealed Cylinder Is Filled with a Large Collection of Atoms

question 16

Multiple Choice

A sealed cylinder is filled with a large collection of atoms that have 14 neutrons and 13 protons. Which of the following would behave in a manner similar to this collection of atoms?

• A)a group of atoms with 13 neutrons and 14 protons
• B)a group of atoms with 14 neutrons and 15 protons
• C)a group of atoms with 15 neutrons and 14 protons
• D)a group of atoms with 15 neutrons and 13 protons

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