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The most common isotope of rubidium has an atomic number 37 and a mass number 85

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Question

The most common isotope of rubidium has an atomic number 37 and a mass number 85. Such an atom contains

37 protons, 85 neutrons, 37 electrons.

48 protons, 37 neutrons, 48 electrons.

37 protons, 48 neutrons, 37 electrons

39 protons, 46 neutrons, 39 electrons.

37 protons, 37 neutrons, 48 electrons.



Which set of quantum numbers is possible for an electron in an atom?

n = 3, l = 0, ml = 1 , ms =

A.

37 protons, 85 neutrons, 37 electrons.

B.

48 protons, 37 neutrons, 48 electrons.

C.

37 protons, 48 neutrons, 37 electrons

D.

39 protons, 46 neutrons, 39 electrons.

E.

37 protons, 37 neutrons, 48 electrons.



  1. Which set of quantum numbers is possible for an electron in an atom?

    A.

    n = 3, l = 0, ml = 1 , ms =

Explanation / Answer

1) C

2) B

note:

for question 1:

atomic number = number of electrons = number of protons

and

mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons