Question

The atoms of \(^ {6}C^{13}\) and \(^ {7}N^{14}\) are considered as:

• A. Isotopes
• B. Isomers
• C. Isotones
• D. Isobars

Hint:

Isotones have the same number of neutrons but differ in their atomic number and mass number.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

• Option 1: Isotopes - This is incorrect. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Since carbon and nitrogen are different elements, they cannot be isotopes of each other.
• Option 2: Isomers - This is incorrect. Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements. This concept does not apply to atoms of different elements like carbon and nitrogen.
• Option 3: Isotones - This is incorrect. Isotones are atoms of different elements that have the same number of neutrons. The number of neutrons in carbon-13 and nitrogen-14 are different, so they are not isotones.
• Option 4: Isobars - This is the correct answer. Isobars are atoms of different elements that have the same mass number but different atomic numbers. \(^{6}C^{13} (Carbon-13) and ^{7}N^{14} \)(Nitrogen-14) have the same total number of protons and neutrons, making them isobars.

Explanation:

The atoms of \(^{6}C^{13} and ^{7}N^{14}\) are considered isobars because they have the same mass number (13 for C-13 and 14 for N-14), but different atomic numbers (6 for carbon and 7 for nitrogen). Isobars are atoms of different elements that have the same mass number but different atomic numbers.