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A metal only replaces a metal, and a nonmetal only replaces a nonmetal. Only a more reactive element can replace the other element in the compound with which it reacts.
Answer : The correct answer is, (c) the number of neutrons
Explanation :
Isotope : It is defined as the element that have the same number of protons but have the different number of neutrons of each of the atom.
Atomic number is defined as the number of protons or number of electrons.
Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons
Mass number is defined as the sum of number of protons and number of neutrons.
Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number
For example : For Carbon - 13 isotope.
Mass number = 13
Atomic number = 6
Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number
Number of neutrons = 13 - 6 = 7
Hence, the difference between the mass number of an isotope and its atomic number is the number of neutrons.
Answer:
Explanation:
This question seeks to test the knowledge of separation techniques.
From the narration in the question, the first separation to be done is the removal of Iron fillings by the use of magnet (magnetic separation). Since Iron is magnetic, the iron fillings will be attracted by the magnet hence removing the iron fillings from the mixture.
The second constituent to be removed will be the copper pieces by the use of a sieve (sieving). Copper pieces have relatively larger sizes than sand and common salt, hence a sieve (which separates particles based on size) can be used to remove the copper pieces from the mixture.
What will be left in the mixture after the processes above will be salt and water. This mixture will have to be dissolved in water; the salt will dissolve in water while the sand will not. After which, filtration will be done to remove the sand which will be collected on the filter paper as filtride and the salt solution will pass through the filter paper as filtrate.
The salt solution can then be evaporated to dryness to retrieve the solid salt from the solution.
The amount of salt in the mixture can then be measured using a weighing balance.
Some of safety measures to be taken during the course of this experiment includes performing the experiment in an airtight and controlled environment. Lab coat and hand gloves should be worn during the course of the experiment. The evaporation to dryness should not be done close to an inflammable material/substance
Answer:
• The Na atom is formed when the Na+ ion gains an electron.
• A Na+ ion has 10 electrons and a Na atom has 11 electrons.
• A sodium atom has one more electron shell than a sodium ion.
• A Na+ ion is formed when a Na atom loses an electron
