What Element Results from Removing Protons and Neutrons from Oxygen-16?

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The discussion revolves around the properties of atomic structure, specifically focusing on the element oxygen-16 and the effects of removing protons and neutrons from its nucleus. Participants also explore related questions about atomic mass and the nature of neutrons.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the implications of removing protons from an atom, questioning how many protons are involved and what element would result from such a change. There are also inquiries about atomic mass and the nature of neutrons.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided confirmations of answers, while others are seeking clarification on the number of protons removed and the resulting element. The conversation is ongoing, with some productive direction towards identifying the resulting element as carbon-14.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific number of protons being removed initially, which has led to further questioning and exploration of assumptions about atomic structure.

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Homework Statement


1.If protons and two neutrons are removed from the nucleus of an oxygen-16 atom, a nucleus of which element remains? electron
2. If an atom has 43 electrons, 56 neutrons and 43 protons what is its approximate atoms mass? What is the name of this element? Technetium, 99
3. The nucleus of an electrically neutral iron atom contains 26 protons. How many electrons does this iron have? 26
4. Evidence for the existence of neutrons did not come until many years after discoveries of the electrons and protons. Give possible explanation. It has no electrical charge.
5. Why are the atomic masses listed in the periodic table not whole numbers? The atomic masses are averaged.



Hello I was wondering if someone can double check my answers thanks!
 
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likewhoa said:

Homework Statement


1.If protons and two neutrons are removed from the nucleus of an oxygen-16 atom, a nucleus of which element remains? electron
2. If an atom has 43 electrons, 56 neutrons and 43 protons what is its approximate atoms mass? What is the name of this element? Technetium, 99
3. The nucleus of an electrically neutral iron atom contains 26 protons. How many electrons does this iron have? 26
4. Evidence for the existence of neutrons did not come until many years after discoveries of the electrons and protons. Give possible explanation. It has no electrical charge.
5. Why are the atomic masses listed in the periodic table not whole numbers? The atomic masses are averaged.
Hello I was wondering if someone can double check my answers thanks!
1. If you remove protons you change the atom or element, it's asking what element you get. But how many protons are being removed? It just says protons.

2. correct
3. correct
4. correct and it's in the nucleus so it doesn't interact with other atoms like electrons do
5. correct
 
sorry about that 2 protons are being removed. Would it be carbon?
 
likewhoa said:
sorry about that 2 protons are being removed. Would it be carbon?

yeah, specifically carbon-14
 

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