Before making a hypothesis, a scientist should make observations and conduct research.
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The General Equation of Alkane is as follow,
CnH₂n₊₂ ------- (1)
As m/z = 380
So,
CnH₂n₊₂ = 380
Or,
12n+ 1₂n₊₂ = 380
12n+ ₂n ₊ ₂ = 380
14n ₊ ₂ = 380
14n = 380 - 2
14n = 378
n = 378 / 14
n = 27
Now, putting value of n in eq. 1
C₂₇H₍₂₇ₓ₂₎₊₂
C₂₇H₅₆
Result:
n = C = 27
y = H = 56
Answer: The number of protons in cation is more than the number of electrons
Explanation:
cations are positive ions that means that they lose electrons to be stable nd have electron configuration (atomic number ) equivalent to the preceding noble gas
as : sodium 11 , it loses on electron to be stable and its electron configuration is equivalent to neon 10
so ,the number of protons in cation is more than the number of electrons
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Protons and Neutrons is what determines the atomic mass. I cannot further explain this answer, however, I hope I helped!
