Answer:
Protons: 79
Electrons: 78
Explanation:
1. The number of protons is the atomic number (The atomic number for Au on the periodic table is 79)
2. Since the charge is +1 (positive) it means that there's one more proton than electrons. So, 79-1 = 78 electrons
Double replacement is happening
If the formula for density=m/v, you can manipulate this formula to the the mass. After manipulation, you get the equation for mass to be: m=density * volume. With density and volume given, we can find the mass.
mass= (8.9) * 6 = 53.4grams
2.
The reason why is because there are 2 available electron spots on the orbital for the oxygen atom. Hydrogen atoms have one proton and one electron, thus, in order to fill the oxygen atom orbital to a full outer shell, a maximum of 2 atoms could bond with the oxygen atoms.
6 electrons (oxygen)+ 1 electron (hydrogen)+ 1 electron (hydrogen)= 8
