-Yes, extra neutrons would make carbon and nitrogen more likely to bond. -No, be
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-Yes, extra neutrons would make carbon and nitrogen more likely to bond.
-No, because only electrons are involved in bonding.
-No, because the number of protons remains the same.
-Yes. Atoms with extra neutrons must also have extra electrons, which would affect bonding.
Researchers tested a meteorite for organic molecules containing 13C and 15N, which are carbon and nitrogen atoms with one extra neutron. However, a skeptic questions whether these “heavy” carbon and nitrogen isotopes would readily bond to make organic molecules such as amino acids and nitrogenous bases. Would extra neutrons affect the bonding of heavy carbon and nitrogen atoms?Explanation / Answer
In radioactive elements the extra neutron has effect on nuclear properties, but it has negligible effect on chemical properties, because only electrons are involved in bonding. Hence extra neutrons will not effect bonding. Hence 2nd option should be correct.
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