Asked by Allysa Chanthavong on Oct 01, 2024
The isotope of carbon with the symbol 613C{ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C}613C has how many neutrons?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 13
D) 1
Isotope
Variants of a particular chemical element that differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number, but not in proton number.
Neutrons
Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.
Carbon
A chemical element with symbol C, known as the basis of all known life on Earth, capable of forming multiple compounds including carbon dioxide and organic materials.
- Discern isotopes and appreciate their value concerning neutron numbers.
- Analyze the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in an atom or its isotopic variations.
- Tell isotopes apart by looking at their mass numbers and the amount of neutrons they have.
Learning Objectives
- Discern isotopes and appreciate their value concerning neutron numbers.
- Analyze the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in an atom or its isotopic variations.
- Tell isotopes apart by looking at their mass numbers and the amount of neutrons they have.