"Atom X" has 7 protons, 8 neutrons, and 7 electrons "Atom Y" has 8 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons and "Atom Z" has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Which of the following statements is false?

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"Atom X" has 7 protons, 8 neutrons, and 7 electrons "Atom Y" has 8 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons and "Atom Z" has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Which of the following statements is false?
**Question: Comparing Atoms Y and Z**

*Given Data:*

- "Atom Y" has 8 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons.
- "Atom Z" has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons.

*Question:*

Which of the following statements is false?

**Options:**

A) Atom X and Atom Z have approximately the same atomic mass

B) Atom Y and Atom Z are two isotopes of the same element

C) None of these atoms are cations, Atom Y is an anion

D) Atom X and Atom Y have approximately the same atomic mass

E) Atom Z is heavier than Atom Y
Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Comparing Atoms Y and Z** *Given Data:* - "Atom Y" has 8 protons, 7 neutrons, and 8 electrons. - "Atom Z" has 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. *Question:* Which of the following statements is false? **Options:** A) Atom X and Atom Z have approximately the same atomic mass B) Atom Y and Atom Z are two isotopes of the same element C) None of these atoms are cations, Atom Y is an anion D) Atom X and Atom Y have approximately the same atomic mass E) Atom Z is heavier than Atom Y
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