MCQ
Compared with an atom of atomic weight $12$ and atomic number $6$, the atom of atomic weight $13$ and atomic number $6$
  • Contains more neutrons
  • B
    Contains more electrons
  • C
    Contains more protons
  • D
    Is a different element

Answer

Correct option: A.
Contains more neutrons
a
(a) $_6{A^{12}}$ and $_6{X^{13}}$ both are isotopes but have different no. of neutrons.

$_6{A^{12}}$, For $A$ have $p = 6,e = 6$ and $n = 6$ and

$_6{X^{13}}$, For $B$ have $p = 6,e = 6$ and $n = 7$

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