Changing the number of ___ gives an atom a neutral charge or causes it to take on a positive or negative charge. (pick on that best fits) a.) atomic mass
b.)atomic number
c.) protons
d.) ions
e.)neutrons
f.) neutral
g.) electrons

Modern weaponry has increased the number of deaths in wars and violent conflicts.

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.

Listenbase your answer to the question on the information below. nuclear radiation is harmful to living cells, particularly to fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells and blood cells. an external beam of the radiation emitted from a radioisotope can be directed on a small area of a person to destroy cancer cells within the body. cobalt-60 is an artificially produced radioisotope that emits gamma rays and beta particles. one hospital keeps a 100.0-gram sample of cobalt-60 in an appropriate, secure storage container for future cancer treatment. which choice represents the correct product for the beta decay of the co-60? fe-60ni-60fe-61ni-61