2007-05-17 12:03:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
False, its the number of protons
2007-05-17 12:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by jimbothe_smartguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is kind of an ambiguous question. The main thing that makes an atom unique is its number of protons. That's the way the periodic table is set up, right? But neutrons also make a difference because the number of neutrons tells which isotope it is. And there are some distinct differences between isotopes, like hydrogen vs deuterium vs tritium (the isotopes of hydrogen with no, one or two neutrons in their nucleus.
So, probably the answer is F because the teacher really wanted you to think about the protons. But I think it a more correct answer would be T because the neutrons do make a difference.
No wonder you were having a hard time answering. It isnt a very fair question.
2007-05-17 19:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False, the number of protons do that. The number of neutrons effects the stability of the nucleus and effects whether it is radio active
2007-05-17 19:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sulfol1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it all depends on the number of electrons and protons.the neutrons are important in just isotopes.and also they are to balance the electrostatic charges.
2007-05-17 19:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by ramiz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
F protons.
2007-05-17 19:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
false, thats weird we just had that question n scence class today
2007-05-17 19:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by ღTrinaღ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋