How do scientists determine the number of neutrons in the isotope of an atom?
they find the number of protons.
they divide the atomic mass by two.
they add the number of electrons and protons.
they subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

Why do scientists look for patterns in the world? a. patterns can explain observations. b. patterns never change, no matter what. c. patterns are easy for scientists to detect. d. patterns are all the same, through all time.

What does x represent in the formula for the compound xcl4?

The two naturally occurring isotopes of chlorine are 35cl (34.969 amu, 75.77%) and 37cl (36.966 amu, 24.23%). the two naturally occurring isotopes of bromine are 79br (78.918 rm amu, 50.69%) and 81br (80.916 amu, 49.31%). chlorine and bromine combine to form bromine monochloride, brcl. 1. how many peaks will be present in a mass spectrum for brcl? the four combinations of molecule possible given these four isotopes are: 81br37cl, 81br35cl, 79br37cl, and 79br35cl. 2. what are the masses of the four different brcl molecules? express the masses using six significant figures, in decreasing numeric order (highest to lowest), separated by commas.