How many protons and electrons are in an atom of sodium whose atomic number is 11?

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Francisco Blanchard

27 November, 17:52

How many protons and electrons are in an atom of sodium whose atomic number is 11?

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Jada Raymond · Answer 1

Atomic number is also known as proton number, so it would have 11 protons. Assuming you mean a neutral atom, it will have to have an equal number of electrons to protons, so it has 11 electrons too