Question

The atom with the same number of neutrons as 12C is 9Be. 11B. 13C. 14N.

Answer 1

Answer : The atom with the same number of neutrons as $^{12}C$ is, $^{11}B$

Explanation :

• The given atom is, $^{12}C$

Atomic mass number = 12

Atomic number = 6

Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 6

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass number - Atomic number = 12 - 6 = 6

Now we have to determine the number of neutrons in the given options.

• In atom, $^{9}Be$

Atomic mass number = 9

Atomic number = 4

Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 4

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass number - Atomic number = 9 - 4 = 5

• In atom, $^{11}B$

Atomic mass number = 11

Atomic number = 5

Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 5

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass number - Atomic number = 11 - 5 = 6

• In atom, $^{13}C$

Atomic mass number = 13

Atomic number = 6

Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 6

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass number - Atomic number = 13 - 6 = 7

• In atom, $^{14}N$

Atomic mass number = 14

Atomic number = 7

Atomic number = Number of protons = Number of electrons = 7

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass number - Atomic number = 14 - 7 = 7

Therefore, the atom with the same number of neutrons as $^{12}C$ is, $^{11}B$