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in test no 514
Q5 The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom is its
a) atomic number
b) atomic weight
c) atomic energy
d) none
Your Answer: (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Score: -1

Explaination :
it is atomic wt.

is it right???? isn't it mass no?

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Subhomoy Bakshi ·2011-06-19 05:10:29

mass number=atomic weight

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adhi_pandian ·2011-06-19 05:22:28

then how can atm wt be in decimals?? eg Chlorine.

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Ashish Kothari ·2011-06-19 06:06:00

The atomic weight you're talking about is the average atomic weight that is calculated according to the percentage of different isotopes of a particular element. But, suppose you'r given only one atom. The weight of that atom will be the sum of its protons and neutrons right, assuming that the weight of the electrons is negligible. Now, read the question again, it says "The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom is its". I hope the answer is now justified. [1]

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adhi_pandian ·2011-06-22 18:28:18

thank you guys.

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