Q. 4.93 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Indicate if each of the following statements is true or false: $\left(4.3\right)$

a. The protons is a negatively charged particles.

b. The neutron is $2000$ times as heavy as a proton.

c. The atomic mass unit is based on a carbon atom with six protons and six neutrons.

d. The nucleus is the largest part of the atom.

e. The electrons are located outside the nucleus.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. The statement is false.

b. The statement is false.

c. The statement is true.

d. The statement is false.

e. The statement is true.

Part (a) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the statement is the protons is a negatively charged particles.

is true or false.

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

The proton is a negatively charged particle

It is a false statement.

The proton is a positively charged particle.

Part (b) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the statement the neutron is $2000$ times as heavy as a proton is true or false.

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

The neutron is $2000$ times as heavy as a prot

It is a false statement

They have the almost same mass.

Part (c) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the statement is the atomic mass unit is based on a carbon atom with six protons and six neutrons is true or false. 

Part (c) step 2: Explanation

The atomic mass unit is based on a carbon atom and with six protons and six neutrons.

It is a true statement.

Part (d) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the statement is the nucleus atom is the largest part of the atom is true or false. 

Part (d) step 2: Explanation

The nucleus atom is the largest part of the atom.

It is a false statement.

The nucleus is not the largest part of the atom.

Part (e) step 1: Given Information

We need to find the statement is the electrons are located outside the nucleus is true or false. 

Part (e) step 2: Explanation

The electrons are located outsides nucleus.

It is a true statement.