Question

question 6 of 10 which of the following correctly compares the sulfur isotopes $^{32}s$ and $^{35}s$? a. $^{32}s$ has 32 neutrons, whereas $^{35}s$ has 35 neutrons. b. $^{32}s$ has 32 protons, whereas $^{35}s$ has 35 protons. c. $^{32}s$ has 16 protons, whereas $^{35}s$ has 19 protons. d. $^{32}s$ has 16 neutrons, whereas $^{35}s$ has 19 neutrons.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sulfur's atomic number

Sulfur (S) has an atomic number of 16, which means the number of protons in sulfur - isotopes is 16.

Step2: Calculate neutrons in \(^{32}S\)

The mass - number of \(^{32}S\) is 32. Using the formula Mass number = Protons+Neutrons, for \(^{32}S\), Neutrons = Mass number - Protons. So, neutrons in \(^{32}S=32 - 16=16\).

Step3: Calculate neutrons in \(^{35}S\)

The mass - number of \(^{35}S\) is 35. Using the formula Mass number = Protons + Neutrons, for \(^{35}S\), Neutrons = Mass number - Protons. So, neutrons in \(^{35}S=35 - 16 = 19\).

Answer:

D. \(^{32}S\) has 16 neutrons, whereas \(^{35}S\) has 19 neutrons.