equals the number of protons, so there are Page 21 • Section 1 8 electrons. The isotope is named by combining 1. a bond that results from the electrical attraction the number of protons and neutrons, so between two oppositely charged atoms or groups 16 − 8 = 8 neutrons. of atoms 5. Salt water is not a compound because a 2. Proton are positive, neutrons are neutral, and saltwater solution can be produced by combin- electrons are negative. ing 200 mL water with 2.5 g sodium chloride 3. A carbon-12 atom is the most abundant form of and by combining 100 mL water with 5 g sodium carbon. It has six protons and six neutrons in its chloride. There is no specific ratio of water to nucleus, making it stable. A carbon-14 atom is a sodium chloride involved. Also, salt water can radioactive isotope found in all living things. It be separated by physical means; evaporating the has six protons and eight neutrons in its nucleus, water will separate out the sodium chloride. making it unstable.