Chapter 2: Q. 4 (page 57)
If xenon has an atomic number of 54 and a mass number of 108, how many neutrons does it have?
A. 54
B. 27
C. 100
D. 108
Short Answer
Xenon will have 54 neutrons. The correct answer is option A.
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Chapter 2: Q. 4 (page 57)
If xenon has an atomic number of 54 and a mass number of 108, how many neutrons does it have?
A. 54
B. 27
C. 100
D. 108
Xenon will have 54 neutrons. The correct answer is option A.
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Atoms that vary in the number of neutrons found in their nuclei are called ________.
A. ions
B. neutrons
C. neutral atoms
D. isotopes
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Potassium has an atomic number of 19. What is its electron configuration?
A. shells 1 and 2 are full, and shell 3 has nine electrons
B. shells 1, 2 and 3 are full and shell 4 has three electrons
C. shells 1, 2 and 3 are full and shell 4 has one electron
D. shells 1, 2 and 3 are full and no other electrons are present
When acids are added to a solution, the pH should ________.
a. decrease
b. increase
c. stay the same
d. cannot tell without testing
An atom may give, take, or share electrons with another atom to achieve a full valence shell, the most stable electron configuration. Looking at this figure, how many electrons do elements in group 1 need to lose in order to achieve a stable electron configuration? How many electrons do elements in groups 14 and 17 need to gain to achieve a stable configuration?
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