Question

for your first graph, what are the following graphical relationships?
question 4b)the trend for atomic mass=protons. (5 pts)
○ logarithmic
○ parabolic
○ linear
○ exponential
question 6 (5 points)
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question 5) what is the slope for the atomic mass=protons data set? (5pts)
○ 2.4
○ 1
○ -1
○ 0
question 7 (5 points)
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question 6) from procedure part 3, compare the equations of the trendlines for b

Explanation:

Question 4B

Atomic mass and the number of protons have a linear relationship because atomic mass (approximately) increases steadily with the number of protons (atomic number), following a linear trend (mass ≈ protons + neutrons, and neutrons are often close to protons in small atoms, leading to a near - linear increase). Logarithmic, parabolic, and exponential don't fit as atomic mass doesn't grow in those patterns relative to protons.

The relationship between atomic mass and protons is approximately linear with a slope around 2.4 (since atomic mass is roughly the sum of protons and neutrons, and neutrons are often close in number to protons, but due to isotopes and other factors, the slope is around 2.4). A slope of 1 would imply mass = protons (ignoring neutrons), - 1 is a negative relationship (incorrect), and 0 would mean no relationship (incorrect).

Answer:

linear

Question 5