If a neutral atom has a mass of 12 amu and an atomic number of 5, determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in th

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Rama09 [41]

4 years ago

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If a neutral atom has a mass of 12 amu and an atomic number of 5, determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in th

e atom.

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My name is Ann [436] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-15T23:00:08+03:00

My name is Ann [436]4 years ago

7 0

Mass number = total protons + neutrons, and proton number = total protons (and therefore electrons, if not an ion.) Therefore: Neutrons = 12 - 5 = 7 Protons = 5 Electrons = 5

mojhsa [17] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-16T00:19:17+03:00

mojhsa [17]4 years ago

7 0

5 total
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