An isotope of neon has an atomic number of 10 and an atomic mass of 22. How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are found in an atom of this isotope?

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Ashton Salazar

5 June, 17:43

An isotope of neon has an atomic number of 10 and an atomic mass of 22. How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are found in an atom of this isotope?

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Aarav Mitchell · Answer 1

Z=atomic number=10

A=atomic mass=22

N=number of protons

A=Z+N

22=10+N

N=22-10=12

number fo protons=Z=10

number of electrons=Z=10

number of neutrons=N=12