Protons have a positive charge
Neutrons have no charge
Electrons have a negative charge
Protons and Neutrons are found in the nuclei of atoms, while Electrons orbit in layers. Neutrons separate the Protons so that they never touch each other.
The number of Protons defines which element you have
The number of neutrons defines the isotope you have
The number of Electrons defines the charged ion you have
protons and neutrons are located in the atom's nucleus.
If sulfur has 16 protons and electrons, its atomic number is 16 (since it is equal to the number of protons). The atomic mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons, so if there are 16 neutrons, the atomic mass number would be 32 (16 protons + 16 neutrons = 32 atomic mass number).
Neutrons can be found in the centre of the atom (the nucleus), along with protons.
A typical atom of iodine contains 74 neutrons.
there is no atom
A stable magnesium atom has 12, 13 or 14 neutrons. The atom with 12 neutrons is the most common one.
In an atom protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus.
A stable atom of Zinc (Zn) typically has 34 neutrons.
The number of neutrons in an atom can affect the atomic mass of an atom.
The number of neutrons in one atom can vary depending on the element. Neutrons are one of the three main subatomic particles found in an atom, along with protons and electrons. The number of neutrons in an atom is calculated by subtracting the number of protons (atomic number) from the atomic mass of the atom.
No, neutrons are only a part of an atom. Neutrons are found in an atom's nuclei, along with protons. They have no electric charge and thus are neutral.An atom is made up of protons (+), neutrons (0), and electrons (-).
Mass of an atom is determined by the no. of protons+ no. of neutrons in the atom.