TEST BANK FOR BIOLOGY 123 CELL STRUCTURE

Which of the following would occur that could cause an atom to become a different element? Select one: Question text You have two atoms: one with 9 protons, 8 neutrons and 7 electrons, and another with 8 protons, 9 neutrons and 10 electrons. Which of the following statements is true? Select one: Feedback The correct answer is: Both atoms have the same mass number a. Both atoms have the same mass number b. Both atoms have -2 electrical charge c. Both atoms are isotopes of the same element d. Both atoms are chemically non-reactive and would not interact with other atoms e. Both atoms have fulfilled the octet rulea. polar b. hydrogen c. ionic d. nonpolar e. adhesive The correct answer is: nonpolar Feedback Question text Which factor determines whether an atom will be chemically reactive? Select one: a. the number of electrons in the outer shell b. the ratio of protons to electrons c. the number of electrons in the inner shell d. the ratio of protons to neutrons