Question
A and B are two atoms in whose nuclei, the number of protons and neutrons are:
|
Atoms |
Protons |
Neutrons |
|
A |
6 |
6 |
|
B |
6 |
7 |
Which element/elements do they represent and what is the relationship between them?
Solution
Mass number of A = 6 + 6 = 12
Mass number of B = 6 + 7 = 13
Atomic number is given by the number of protons present in atom. Since A and B have same number of proton number thus they having same atomic number but different mass number 12 and 13. They are atoms of carbon and are isotopes to each other.
