Answer:
Number of protons = 82
Explanation:
Given data:
Atomic number of Pb = 82
Mass number of Pb-207 = 207
Number of protons = ?
Solution:
An atom consist of electron, protons and neutrons. Protons and neutrons are present with in nucleus while the electrons are present out side the nucleus.
All these three subatomic particles construct an atom. A neutral atom have equal number of proton and electron. The sum of neutrons and protons is the mass number of an atom while the number of protons are number of electrons is the atomic number of an atom.
Atomic number of Pb = number of protons or electrons
82 = number of protons or electrons
Mass number = Number of protons + number of neutron
207 = 82 + number of neutron
Number of neutrons = 207 - 82
Number of neutrons = 125
The best and the most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the third choice. The ion that would represent the element from Group 1A is Z+. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!