Question

question 1: if an atom has z = 16, what is the nuclear charge of this atom? a. -16 b. -12 c. +12 d. +16 e. -10

Explanation:

Step1: Recall atomic number meaning

The atomic number \(Z\) represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Step2: Determine nuclear charge

Protons have a charge of \(+ 1\). So if an atom has \(Z = 16\) protons, the nuclear charge is \(+1\times16= + 16\).

Answer:

D. +16