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How do you determine the number of protons in an atom of aluminum27?
There are 13 protons in an atom of aluminum, regardless of the isotope. If it didn't have 13 protons, it wouldn't be aluminum, it would be something else. There are 14 neutrons in an atom of aluminum 27, its only stable isotope.See the Related Questions for how to count the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in any atom of any element.
What do we do to determine the number of neutrons in a atom?
atomic number
What does the number of neutrons determine?
The number of neutrons in an atom determines the isotope of the element. Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but differing numbers of neutrons. This affects the stability and nuclear properties of the atom.
What characteristic of an atom is NOT used to determine the number of neutrons in an atom?
The characteristic of an atom that is not used to determine the number of neutrons is its atomic number. The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom, while the number of neutrons is derived from the difference between the atomic mass (which is the total number of protons and neutrons) and the atomic number. Therefore, only the atomic mass and the atomic number are needed to calculate the number of neutrons.
What does the mass number determine?
The Number Of Protons & Neutrons In An Atom.
Which of the following particles is used to determine the mass of an atom?
Mass of an atom is determined by the no. of protons+ no. of neutrons in the atom.
What is counted in an atom to determine mass number?
The mass number of an atom is determined by counting the total number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. Electrons, which are much lighter than protons and neutrons, are not included in the mass number calculation.
How do you determine the number of nuetrons in an atom?
Number of Neutrons = Mass number - Atomic Number
How can you solve of number of neutrons?
You can determine the number of neutrons in an atom by subtracting the atomic number (number of protons) from the atomic mass (rounded to the nearest whole number). This will give you the number of neutrons in the atom.
How do you determine the number of neutrons in an element?
To determine the number of neutrons in an element, subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the atomic mass (rounded to the nearest whole number). Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
What must you know about an atom to determine its mass number?
The number of protons and neutrons in its' nucleus.
How you can determine the number of protons electrons and neutrons an atom has from an atom's mass number and its atomic number?
To determine the number of protons, look at the atomic number. The number of electrons is also the atomic number.To find the number of neutrons subtract the atomic number from the Atomic Mass number.
