A scientist has compiled the table below to show the composition of an unknown atom. (1 point)ResponsesSulfurSulfurSiliconSiliconNitrogenNitrogenPhosphorusPhosphorus
To determine the unknown atom based on the given table, we need to identify the atomic number of each element:
- Sulfur (S): 16
- Silicon (Si): 14
- Nitrogen (N): 7
- Phosphorus (P): 15
Looking at the table, we see that there are 2 atoms of Sulfur (S), 2 atoms of Silicon (Si), 2 atoms of Nitrogen (N), and 2 atoms of Phosphorus (P).
Adding up the atomic numbers for each element present:
2(16) + 2(14) + 2(7) + 2(15) = 32 + 28 + 14 + 30 = 104
Therefore, the total atomic number for the unknown atom is 104. This corresponds to the element Rutherfordium (Rf) with an atomic number of 104.