Question
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Build an Atom
On the home screen, select "Atom." Using as many electrons, neutrons, and protons and possible, what is the largest neutral atom you can build?
A. magnesium (Mg)
B. fluorine (F)
C. neon (Ne)
D. sodium (Na)
Build an Atom
On the home screen, select "Atom." Using as many electrons, neutrons, and protons and possible, what is the largest neutral atom you can build?
A. magnesium (Mg)
B. fluorine (F)
C. neon (Ne)
D. sodium (Na)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine the largest neutral atom you can build, you need to consider the atomic number and mass of each element listed:
- **Magnesium (Mg)** has an atomic number of 12 (12 protons, 12 electrons) and typically has 12 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 24.
- **Fluorine (F)** has an atomic number of 9 (9 protons, 9 electrons) and typically has 10 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 19.
- **Neon (Ne)** has an atomic number of 10 (10 protons, 10 electrons) and typically has 10 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 20.
- **Sodium (Na)** has an atomic number of 11 (11 protons, 11 electrons) and typically has 12 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 23.
Among these options, **Magnesium (Mg)** is the largest neutral atom in terms of atomic number and mass number. Therefore, the answer is:
**A. magnesium (Mg)**.
- **Magnesium (Mg)** has an atomic number of 12 (12 protons, 12 electrons) and typically has 12 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 24.
- **Fluorine (F)** has an atomic number of 9 (9 protons, 9 electrons) and typically has 10 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 19.
- **Neon (Ne)** has an atomic number of 10 (10 protons, 10 electrons) and typically has 10 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 20.
- **Sodium (Na)** has an atomic number of 11 (11 protons, 11 electrons) and typically has 12 neutrons, giving it a mass number of 23.
Among these options, **Magnesium (Mg)** is the largest neutral atom in terms of atomic number and mass number. Therefore, the answer is:
**A. magnesium (Mg)**.