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Whether the atom A has a larger atomic number than B.
Answer to Problem 1CQ
No, the atom A need not have larger atomic number than B even the atom A has larger
Explanation of Solution
According to general trend an atom have larger atomic mass correspond to larger atomic number. But there are many exceptions on this generalization. Most of the elements have a number of its isotopes. Sometimes, the heavier isotope of one element may have more mass than a lighter isotope of an atom with a slightly higher atomic number.
For example, consider the atoms
Conclusion:
Therefore, the atom A need not have larger atomic number than B even the atom A has larger atomic mass.
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