As the given number of neutrons in the nucleus of a given atom of an element increases, the atomic number of that element

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c. remains the same
The atomic number will only increase if there is an increase in protons.
The average atomic mass (or amu) will increase if the number of neutrons increase.
If an element's mass is greater or less than the average atomic mass, it is known as an isotope.

Fiesta28 [93]2 years ago

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Since the atomic number of an element consists of neutrons and also electrons, we can conclude that since the number of neutrons are increasing, the atomic number will also increase. That is called an isotope (when the number of neutrons differ)

Final answer:- b. Increases

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Identify each of the following household substances as a strong electrolyte, weak electrolyte, or non-electrolyte: salt solution

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Answer:

Electrolytes are substances that can ionize in water. They could be acids, bases or salts as long as they give ions when they dissolve in water.

Explanation:

Strong electrolytes completely ionize when dissolved in water, leaving no neutral molecules. The strong electrolytes here are: salt water, baking soda (NaHCO3) solution.
Weak electrolytes do not completely dissociate in solution, and hence have a low ionic yield. Examples of this would be vinegar and bleach (which could be sodium hypochlorite or chlorine, which are weakly dissociated).
Non-electrolytes will remain as molecules and are not ionized in water at all. In this case, sugar solution is a non-electrolytes, even though sugar dissolves in water, but it remains as a whole molecule and not ions.