Question

Match each description with the appropriate term from the following list. Place your

answer in the blank space given.

i. atomic number
iv. neutron
ii. isotope
V. nucleon
iii. mass number
vi. proton

a. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit
and a charge of 1

b. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit
and no net charge

c. determines the identity of an element

d. the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom; frequently
written after the name of an element to identify a specific isotope

e. The name applied to protons and neutrons (the parts of an atom's
nucleus)

f. a particular variety of an element as defined by its atomic mass

Answer 1

a. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit

and a charge of 1. proton

b. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit

and no net charge. neutron

c. determines the identity of an element. atomic number

d. the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom . mass number

e. The name applied to protons and neutrons. nucleons

f. a particular variety of an element as defined by its atomic mass. isotopes

Answer 2

i. atomic number - c.

iv. neutron - b.

ii. isotope - f.

V. nucleon - e.

iii. mass number - d.

vi. proton - a.

Step-by-step explanation:

i. atomic number - c. determines the identity of an element.

iv. neutron - b. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit and no net charge.

ii. isotope - f. a particular variety of an element as defined by its atomic mass.

V. nucleon - e. The name applied to protons and neutrons (the parts of an atom's nucleus).

iii. mass number - d. the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom; frequently written after the name of an element to identify a specific isotope.

vi. proton - a. a component of an atomic nucleus with a mass of 1 atomic mass unit and a charge of 1.