Answer:
The mass number is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom. The number of neutrons = mass number − atomic number.
Answer:
<h2>hydrogen gas is produced .</h2>
Answer:
The uranium in the sample of the compound is radioactive
Explanation:
Some atoms can split on their own. Some split when bombarded by energetic particles. Such atoms are said to be radioactive.
Radioactivity is borne out of the drive of an atom to reach stabillity. Every atom have a specific neutron/proton ratio which ensures stability of the nucleus. A nucleus with a stability ratio different from that which makes it stable will become unstable and split into one or more other nuclei with emissons of energetic particles.
Note: neutrons and protons dictates the mass of an atom. They are located in the nucleus which is the site for nuclear radioactive reactions.
Answer:
c and d are correct
Explanation:
In A, false because in Valence Electrons, the more the valences, the more stable an atom is.
In B, false because atoms cannot readily gain or lose valence electrons as the number of valence electrons is determined by the column they are in.
In C, true because the more the valence electrons, the more the stability of an atom.
In D, true as electron placing is important and the reactivity of an atom is important.
So C and D are true!
