Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 4, Problem 41A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The charge and mass of a neutron and the charge and mass of a proton are to be compared.

Concept Introduction : Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the three different types of subatomic particles.

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Answer to Problem 41A

The mass of protons and neutrons are the same mass which is 1 amu but differs in the charge.

The protons have a positive charge while the neutrons have no charge in them.

Explanation of Solution

The positively charged subatomic particles known as protons were first found in the nucleus by Eugen Goldstein.

James Chadwick first identified the neutrally charged subatomic particles known as neutrons as being present in the nucleus.

The mass of protons and neutrons are the same mass which is 1 amu but differs in the charge.

The protons have a positive charge while the neutrons have no charge in them.

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Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11

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