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A copper atom has an atomic number of 29 and an atomic mass of 64. What
is the structure of this atom?
A. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 29 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 35 electrons.
B. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 35 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
O C. It has a central nucleus composed of 35 protons and 29 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
D. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 64 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
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Answer 1

B. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 35 neutrons,

surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 35 neutrons,

surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons and neutrons are the only subatomic particles with mass, and they are located in the nucleus. If this atom has an atomic number of 29 and is copper, it must have 29 protons (protons define which element is being observed). This means all remaining mass is from neutrons. 64-29 = 35.

Electrons have no mass and orbit the nucleus in the electron cloud. Since this copper atom is neutral (we are not told it has a charge), there must be an equal number of protons and electrons.