Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 1, Problem 46E
The nuclei of a limited number of atoms are investigated to determine the number of protons and neutrons in each. The following table summarizes the results:
helium 2 protons, 2 neutrons
carbon 6 protons, 6 neutrons
nitrogen 7 protons, 7 neutrons
a. Form a scientific law based on these limited measurements.
b. What other measurements could be carried out to further confirm this law?
c. Devise a theory that would explain your law.
d. How would the following results affect your theory and your law?
uranium 92 protons, 143 neutrons
chromium 24 protons, 28 neutrons
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