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93 Protons
4 Neutrons
3 Electrons
Which objects in the diagram could help you identify the name of the element represented by this atom?
(1 point)
The red circles because they are electrons in the nucleus
The blue circles because they are the protons in the cloud surrounding the nucleus
The red circles because they are protons in the nucleus
O The yellow circles because they are the neutrons in the nucleus
The correct answer is:
The red circles because they are protons in the nucleus
The correct answer is "The red circles because they are the protons in the nucleus."
To identify the name of the element represented by this atom, you need to look at the number of protons. The number of protons is also known as the atomic number and it uniquely identifies an element.
In this case, the atom has 93 protons. To find the element represented by this atom, you can use a periodic table. Each element on the periodic table is listed in order of increasing atomic number. By finding the element with an atomic number of 93, you can determine the name of the element.
Now let's analyze the answer choices:
1. The red circles because they are electrons in the nucleus
This answer is incorrect because electrons are not found in the nucleus. Electrons occupy the electron shells or orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
2. The blue circles because they are the protons in the cloud surrounding the nucleus
This answer is incorrect because protons are not found in a cloud surrounding the nucleus. Protons are located within the nucleus of the atom.
3. The red circles because they are protons in the nucleus
This answer is partially correct. Protons are indeed located in the nucleus and are responsible for the positive charge of the atom. However, the red circles in the diagram represent electrons, not protons.
4. The yellow circles because they are the neutrons in the nucleus
This answer is correct. Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom. They do not contribute to the atomic number or the element's identity, but they can help confirm the atomic mass.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The yellow circles because they are the neutrons in the nucleus.