The number of protons in an atom is defined by its atomic number. For example, hydrogen has one proton (atomic number 1), while carbon has six protons (atomic number 6). The number of protons determines the element's identity and its position in the Periodic Table.
An atom with an atomic number of 60 has 60 protons and, since it is neutral, also has 60 electrons. The mass number of 125 indicates that the total number of protons and neutrons is 125. Therefore, to find the number of neutrons, you subtract the number of protons from the mass number: 125 - 60 = 65 neutrons. Thus, the atom has 60 protons, 60 electrons, and 65 neutrons.
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines its chemical identity.
Protons are subatomic particles that determine the atomic number of an element. The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is what defines its atomic number; this uniquely identifies each element on the periodic table.
The atomic number is equivalent to the number of protons or electrons (in the neutral state of an atom).
The number of protons is the atomic number.
An atom with an atomic number of 60 has 60 protons and, since it is neutral, also has 60 electrons. The mass number of 125 indicates that the total number of protons and neutrons is 125. Therefore, to find the number of neutrons, you subtract the number of protons from the mass number: 125 - 60 = 65 neutrons. Thus, the atom has 60 protons, 60 electrons, and 65 neutrons.
Phosphorus contains 15 protons.Its atomic number is also 15.
Protons are represented by the atomic number of an element. The number of protons is also the number of electrons. The number of protons is also represented in re Atomic Mass, which is the number of protons and the number of neutrons combined.
The number of protons.
Number of protons
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines its chemical identity.
The number of protons is identical to the number of electrons when an atom is in a neutral state.
The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus and in a neutral atom will also equal the number of electrons.
atomic number is the number of protons
The number of protons is the atomic number.
mass number = protons + nuetrons
Protons are subatomic particles that determine the atomic number of an element. The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is what defines its atomic number; this uniquely identifies each element on the periodic table.