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How do the numbers of protons and neutrons compare in stable atoms?
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∙ 13y ago
The majority of stable atoms have slightly more neutrons than protons, but the numbers are similar. The biggest exception is hydrogen, which has a stable isotope having one proton and no neutrons. Many of the lighter elements have stable isotopes in which the number of protons and the number of neutrons is the same. But as the elements get heavier, we increasingly find that stable isotopes have more neutrons than protons.
This is an understandable pattern. Protons, all of which have a positive charge, repel each other. It is the neutrons which act as a kind of nuclear glue, holding the nucleus together against the repulsive force that protons exert on each other. As the nucleus gets bigger, more neutrons are needed to hold it together.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn a stable nucleus, the number of protons and the number of neutrons are either the same, or are very close.
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Are there 22 protons and 22 neutrons in a titanium atom?
There are 22 protons in a titanium atom, but most contain 26 neutrons. Stable isotopes have numbers of neutrons ranging from 24 to 28.
Do Eletrically neutral element have equal numbers of electrons and neutrons?
Electrically neutral elements have equal numbers of electrons and protons. A stable element has equal numbers of protons and neutrons. Thus, the answer to the question ''Do Eletrically neutral element have equal numbers of electrons and neutrons?'' depends on the stability of the element i.e. if stable then yes and if unstable than might not.
Most stable types of nuclei have an number of protons and an number of neutrons?
4 protons and 4 neutrons
When atoms have the best balance of protons and neutrons the what is more stable?
When atoms have a balanced number of protons and neutrons, they are more likely to be stable. The nucleus of the atom is more stable when it has a balanced ratio of protons to neutrons, as this allows for a stronger nuclear force and reduces the likelihood of decay or instability.
Why do elements always have the same atomic numbers but not the same atomic mass?
Most elements have isotopes---atoms that have the same number of protons (and hence they are still that element) but different numbers of neutrons. For instance, sulfur found in nature has four stable isotopes: S-32 16 protons 16 neutrons S-33 16 protons 17 neutrons S-34 16 protons 18 neutrons S-36 16 protons 20 neutrons Each of these isotopes has a different mass, but all are sulfur because they have 16 protons.
What numbers of neutrons and protons are listed as particularly stable?
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Are there 22 protons and 22 neutrons in a titanium atom?
There are 22 protons in a titanium atom, but most contain 26 neutrons. Stable isotopes have numbers of neutrons ranging from 24 to 28.
How are protons and neutrons related?
For a stable atom, no. of protons= no. of electrons no of neutrons= Atomic Mass- no. of protons
Do Eletrically neutral element have equal numbers of electrons and neutrons?
Electrically neutral elements have equal numbers of electrons and protons. A stable element has equal numbers of protons and neutrons. Thus, the answer to the question ''Do Eletrically neutral element have equal numbers of electrons and neutrons?'' depends on the stability of the element i.e. if stable then yes and if unstable than might not.
Most stable types of nuclei have an number of protons and an number of neutrons?
4 protons and 4 neutrons
What nuclei would be the most stable?
10 protons, 12 neutrons
What is thenumber of protons and neutrons for an atom of Xenon?
54 protons and between 70 to 82 neutrons in stable isotopes.
How many protons and neutrons are there in the element scandium?
21 protons and 24 neutrons in the only stable for. But there can be as few as 15 and as many as 39 neutrons.
How many protons neutrons and electrons are in sulfur?
16 protons16 neutrons16 electrons
How are electrons and protons related?
For a stable atom, no. of protons= no. of electrons no of neutrons= Atomic Mass- no. of protons
When atoms have the best balance of protons and neutrons the what is more stable?
When atoms have a balanced number of protons and neutrons, they are more likely to be stable. The nucleus of the atom is more stable when it has a balanced ratio of protons to neutrons, as this allows for a stronger nuclear force and reduces the likelihood of decay or instability.
How many protons neutrons and electrons are in Be?
Beryllium has 4 protons, 4 electrons and 5 neutrons (in its most stable isotope)
