What is the difference between two atoms of carbon having the same number of neutrons? a. nothing b. the number of protons c. the number of electrons d. there may be differences in how they react with oxygen 2. (10 pt) what is the difference between an atom of silver and an atom of gold? a. one is new and the other is old. b. their net electrical charges are different. c. their atomic masses are different. d. more people would rather have one gold atom than a lot of gold?

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.