Two students are studying using a plastic model of the atom to which they can easily add

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Two students are studying using a plastic model of the atom to which they can easily add or remove electrons, protons, and neutrons. They build a model for the neutral 146C atom. Their next job is to make the +2 ion of this carbon isotope. Student X removes two electrons from the atom. Student Y adds two protons to the atom’s nucleus. Did both students successfully construct a +2 carbon-14 cation? Explain.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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