Question

in this atom of chlorine there are ______ protons, ____ electrons and _______ neutrons.

Answer 1

A chlorine atom typically has 17 protons and 17 electrons. The number of neutrons can vary depending on the isotope of chlorine. The most common isotope, chlorine-35, has 18 neutrons (since 35 - 17 = 18). So, for a typical chlorine atom (chlorine-35):

- Protons: 17
- Electrons: 17
- Neutrons: 18

If you're referring to another isotope (like chlorine-37), it would have 20 neutrons.