Atoms of elements contain small particles known as electrons, neutrons, and protons. The nucleus of an atom is made up of neutrons and protons which are at the center of the atom. Electrons on the other hand surrounds the nucleus. Electron has negative charge while proton has a positive charge. The number of neutrons is equivalent to the number of protons . In addition, the number of protons is equal to mass number minus the number of electrons.

For the compound $XCl_{2}$ , it can be broken down into $X^{2+}$ and $2Cl^{-}$ . Its ion has a mass of 34 and 18 electrons which means it has already lost 2 electrons.

Therefore:

For the given element, the number of electrons is 18+2 = 20 electrons.

The number of protons = 34 - 20 = 14.

And the number of neutrons is 14.

Only option B has the correct answer.

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What is one molar volume of the gas ammonia (nh3) at stp?

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<span>The molar volume of ammonia at standard temperature and pressure (STP) is 22.4L. This is the standard molar volume of any gas at these conditions.</span>

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If a 2.50 liter container is filled with Ne gas at a pressure of 650 mm Hg and at 25°C, what mass of Ne is in the container?

seraphim [82]

Answer:

1.76 g is the mass of Ne is in the container.

Explanation:

We use the equation given by ideal gas which follows:

$PV=nRT$