Question

Which of the following correctly compares the sulfur isotopes 32S and 35S?

A. 32S has 16 protons, whereas 35S has 19 protons.
B. 32S has 32 protons, whereas 35S has 35 protons.
C. 32S has 16 neutrons, whereas 35S has 19 neutrons.
D. 32S has 32 neutrons, whereas 35S has 35 neutrons.

Answer 1

The answer is : 32S has 16 neutrons, whereas 35S has 19 neutrons. If the isotope 32S has 16 protons and 16 neutrons, the isotope 35S will have 16 protons and 19 neutrons.

Answer 2

The answer is : 32S has 16 neutrons, whereas 35S has 19 neutrons. If the isotope 32S has 16 protons and 16 neutrons, the isotope 35S will have 16 protons and 19 neutrons.