Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes a neutral atom of nitrogen with a mass number of 15?
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2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
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Which element has an atom with 53 protons and 74 neutrons?
A
Iodine-127
B
Xenon-127
C
Tellurium-127
D
Cesium-127
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Identify the element by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in the atom. Here, the atom has 53 protons.
Recall that the atomic number corresponds to a specific element on the periodic table. Find the element with atomic number 53.
Calculate the mass number of the atom by adding the number of protons and neutrons: \(\text{mass number} = 53 + 74\).
Match the mass number with the isotope notation, which is written as \(^{\text{mass number}}\text{Element}\).
Compare the isotope notation with the given options to identify the correct element and isotope.
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