1.10 Calculate the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in Atoms Given The Atomic Number And Mass Number Flashcards
1
Q
What is the atomic (proton) number?
A
The atomic (proton) number is the number of protons in an atom, which is also equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
2
Q
How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?
A
You can calculate the number of neutrons by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.
Neutrons = Mass Number - Atomic Number
