Normally, the number of electrons and protons is the same, so the atom is balanced electrically. When electrons are added or removed, the atom carries a negative or positive charg, this affects the way the atom reacts chemically, but does not affect the stability of the nucleus atom's radioactivity.
To determine the stability of an isotope you can use the ratio neutron/proton (N/Z).
A−Z=N
(Atomic Mass )-(atomic number)= number of neutrons
Nuclei with even number of protons or neutrons are more stable than odd number
Excessive or inadequate number of neutrons, as compared to the stability-line, leads to instability of the nucleus, leading to its radioactivity for example Beta decay (more neutrons compared to the number of protons ), Positron emission and electron capture...
Subatomic particles are arranged in an atom with protons and neutrons in the nucleus at the center, surrounded by a cloud of electrons in energy levels or orbits around the nucleus. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge. The number of protons determines the element's identity, while the number of neutrons and electrons affects its stability and reactivity.
The nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons; the electrons form electron shells around the nucleus.
Protons and neutrons are located at an atom's nucleus. These particles are responsible for the mass of the atom and contribute to its stability. The nucleus itself is surrounded by a cloud of electrons that orbit around it.
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of the atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
An atom consists of a nucleus containing positively charged protons and neutrally charged neutrons, surrounded by negatively charged electrons orbiting the nucleus in energy levels or shells. The number of protons determines the element, while the number of electrons and neutrons can vary, affecting the atom's charge and stability.
Subatomic particles are arranged in an atom with protons and neutrons in the nucleus at the center, surrounded by a cloud of electrons in energy levels or orbits around the nucleus. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge. The number of protons determines the element's identity, while the number of neutrons and electrons affects its stability and reactivity.
Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus. Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.
Protons, neutrons and electrons are located in the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus; the electrons are around the nucleus, arranged in shells.
electron - electron cloud protons and neutron- nucleus
The nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons; the electrons form electron shells around the nucleus.
Subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons, are located within the atoms that make up all matter. Protons and neutrons are found within the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
Electrons -- in energy levels outside the nucleus. Protons in the nucleus. Neutrons in the nucleus.
Neutrons and protons are placed in the atomic nucleus; electrons move surrounding this nucleus in clouds of electrons.
Protons are found in nucleus, as neutrons are also.
Protons and neutrons are located at an atom's nucleus. These particles are responsible for the mass of the atom and contribute to its stability. The nucleus itself is surrounded by a cloud of electrons that orbit around it.
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of the atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in energy levels.
Protons and neutrons are placed in the atomic nucleus; electrons are around the nucleus.