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The Structure of the Atom

Question 5 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

An atom of element Be has four protons, four electrons, and five neutrons. Which element below could be an isotope of this atom?

Answer
A
sodium-10
B
beryllium-10
C
boron-9
D
carbon-9

Explanation

Isotopes are atoms of the same element, so they have the same number of protons but can have different numbers of neutrons. This atom has four protons, identifying it as beryllium. Beryllium-10 is therefore an isotope of it; the other choices are different elements.

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