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Chapter 1: Problem 1

How many protons are found in \({ }^{12} \mathrm{C} ?^{13} \mathrm{C} ?^{13} \mathrm{C}^{-}\) ?

Short Answer

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Carbon-12, Carbon-13 and Carbon-13 with a -1 charge all have 6 protons.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the Atomic Number of Carbon

By consulting the periodic table, or using known knowledge, we can find that the atomic number of Carbon (C) is 6. This number represents the number of protons in an atom of Carbon.
02

Apply the Atomic Number of Carbon to All Forms

Since the atomic number corresponds to the number of protons in the nucleus of any given atom of an element, Carbon-12, Carbon-13 and Carbon-13 with a -1 charge all have 6 protons.
03

Understand the Effect of Charge on Proton Number

The negative 1 charge on the Carbon-13 ion pertains to the number of electrons, not protons. A negative 1 ion charge means there is 1 extra electron compared to the number of protons, which does not change the number of protons.

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Most popular questions from this chapter

In terms of the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons: a) Why does the notation \({ }^{13} \mathrm{C}^{-}\) have a negative sign in the upper right hand corner? b) What feature distinguishes a neutral atom from an ion? c) Provide an expression for calculating the charge on an ion.

How is the mass number, A, (left-hand superscript next to the atomic symbol as shown in the Model) determined (from the structure of the atom)?

What structural feature is different in isotopes of a particular element?

How many neutrons are found in \({ }^{12} \mathrm{C}\) ? \({ }^{13} \mathrm{C} ?^{13} \mathrm{C}^{-}\) ?

How many electrons are found in \({ }^{12} \mathrm{C} ?^{13} \mathrm{C} ?{ }^{13} \mathrm{C}^{-}\) ?
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