Question
Using as many electrons, neutrons, and protons and possible, what is the neutral atom you can build?
(1 point)
A. • fluorine (F)
B. • sodium (Na)
C. • magnesium (Mg)
D. • neon (Ne)
(1 point)
A. • fluorine (F)
B. • sodium (Na)
C. • magnesium (Mg)
D. • neon (Ne)
Answers
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To determine the neutral atom with the most total particles (electrons, neutrons, and protons) among the given options, we need to look at the atomic structure of each element and its atomic mass.
1. **Fluorine (F)** has an atomic number of 9, which means it has 9 protons and, in a neutral atom, also 9 electrons. Its most stable isotope has 10 neutrons, giving a total of 28 particles (9 protons + 9 electrons + 10 neutrons).
2. **Sodium (Na)** has an atomic number of 11, so it has 11 protons and 11 electrons. Its most common isotope has 12 neutrons, giving a total of 34 particles (11 protons + 11 electrons + 12 neutrons).
3. **Magnesium (Mg)** has an atomic number of 12, giving it 12 protons and 12 electrons. Its most stable isotope has 12 neutrons, generating a total of 36 particles (12 protons + 12 electrons + 12 neutrons).
4. **Neon (Ne)** has an atomic number of 10, resulting in 10 protons and 10 electrons. The most stable isotope typically has 10 neutrons, leading to a total of 30 particles (10 protons + 10 electrons + 10 neutrons).
Based on this analysis, the total number of particles for each element is:
- Fluorine: 28
- Sodium: 34
- Magnesium: 36
- Neon: 30
Thus, the neutral atom with the most total particles is **C. magnesium (Mg)** with a total of 36.
1. **Fluorine (F)** has an atomic number of 9, which means it has 9 protons and, in a neutral atom, also 9 electrons. Its most stable isotope has 10 neutrons, giving a total of 28 particles (9 protons + 9 electrons + 10 neutrons).
2. **Sodium (Na)** has an atomic number of 11, so it has 11 protons and 11 electrons. Its most common isotope has 12 neutrons, giving a total of 34 particles (11 protons + 11 electrons + 12 neutrons).
3. **Magnesium (Mg)** has an atomic number of 12, giving it 12 protons and 12 electrons. Its most stable isotope has 12 neutrons, generating a total of 36 particles (12 protons + 12 electrons + 12 neutrons).
4. **Neon (Ne)** has an atomic number of 10, resulting in 10 protons and 10 electrons. The most stable isotope typically has 10 neutrons, leading to a total of 30 particles (10 protons + 10 electrons + 10 neutrons).
Based on this analysis, the total number of particles for each element is:
- Fluorine: 28
- Sodium: 34
- Magnesium: 36
- Neon: 30
Thus, the neutral atom with the most total particles is **C. magnesium (Mg)** with a total of 36.