FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 1 Question 27 Discussion

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What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?

ANeutron

BProton

CElectron

DNucleus

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Suggested Answer: B

Protons located within the nucleus are counted to determine the atomic number of an atom. This is different than the atomic mass which is a count of the total count of neutrons and protons within a nucleus.

by Irma at Jul 15, 2024, 09:54 AM

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Bernardine

2 days ago

Protons, duh! If you can't count those, how will you know how many electrons to draw in the Bohr model?

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Gertude

3 days ago

Haha, this question is a real atomic bomb. I bet the answer is 'all of the above' just to confuse us!

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Carole

4 days ago

Wait, wait, wait... is the answer actually the neutrons? I'm pretty sure that's what determines the isotope, not the atomic number.

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Junita

21 days ago

I agree with Cherrie, the number of protons determines the atomic number of an atom.

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Micaela

24 days ago

The nucleus, of course! How else would you know how many protons are in the atom?

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Jesusa

25 days ago

I'm pretty sure it's the electrons that determine the atomic number. Didn't we learn that in high school chemistry?

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Erasmo

7 days ago

A) Neutron

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Hayley

1 months ago

Definitely the protons! Gotta count those positive charges to figure out the atomic number.

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Rolland

4 days ago

Absolutely! Counting the number of protons in an atom will give you its atomic number.

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Lelia

20 days ago

That's correct! Protons carry a positive charge and are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Haydee

25 days ago

Yes, you're right! Protons are what determine the atomic number.

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Cherrie

1 months ago

I think it's B) Proton because it's the positively charged particle in the nucleus.

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Chuck

2 months ago

A) Neutron

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Junita

2 months ago

C) Electron

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Cherrie

2 months ago

B) Proton

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