Chemistry 10th Edition

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Chapter 4 - The Structure of Atoms - Exercises - Atomic Composition, Isotopes, and Atomic Weights - Page 164: 12

Answer

$$.^{14}N^{+}\lt .^{12}C^{+} \lt .^{14}N^{2+} \lt .^{12}C^{2+}$$

Work Step by Step

$.^{12}C^+$ has a positive 1 charge and has a mass of 12. Remember, charge is dictated by the electrons which do not have much mass compared to protons and neutrons. This has a ratio of $1/12 \approx 0.0833 $ $.^{12}C^{2+}$ This has a plus 2 charge and has mass 12. Ratio = $2/12\approx .17$ $.^{14}N^{2+}$ Has plus 2 charge and mass 14. Ratio = $2/14 \approx .143$ $.^{14}N^{+}$ Has plus 1 charge and mass 14. Ratio = $1/14 \approx .07$
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