An element has 11 protons, 11 electrons and 12 neutrons. Which statement is most useful for locating this element on the periodic table?(1 point)

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It has 12 neutrons.
It has 12 neutrons.

It has 11 protons.
It has 11 protons.

It has 11 electrons.
It has 11 electrons.

It has 23 particles in its nucleus.

Answer 1

The most useful statement for locating this element on the periodic table is:

It has 11 protons.

The number of protons defines the element and its position on the periodic table. In this case, an element with 11 protons is sodium (Na).