Question
An atom of sodium-23 (atomic number = 11) has a positive charge of +1. Given this information, how many
electrons does it have? How many protons and neutrons does this atom have?
electrons does it have? How many protons and neutrons does this atom have?
Answers
Steve
neutral must have 11
so, the +1 ion has only 10 electrons
p+n = 23
p = atomic number
so, the +1 ion has only 10 electrons
p+n = 23
p = atomic number