The ATOMIC NUMBER (Z) gives the position of an element in the Periodic Table.
It also indicates the number of protons and electrons in an atom of a given element.
Taking two examples;-
Z = 1 ; Hydrogen ; No. of protons = 1, No of electrons = 1
Z = 6 ; Carbon ; No. of protons = 6, No of electrons = 6
TNT is 'tri-nitrotoluene'.
This is a benzene ring of 6 carbons.
On Carbon No. 1 the is a CH3 group
On carbons No's. 2,4 & 6 there are three NO2 group .
The remaining two carbons viz, 3 & 5 , have an hydrogen attached.
So the elements present are Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Oxygen.
The formula is C7H5N3O6
The force that keeps protons and neutrons bound together within the atomic nucleus is called the "strong nuclear force" or "strong interaction." The strong nuclear force is one of the fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for holding the nucleus together despite the electric repulsion between positively charged protons.
The strong nuclear force is mediated by particles called "gluons." Gluons are the carriers of the strong force and interact with quarks, which are the elementary particles that make up protons and neutrons.
The strong force is unique in that it becomes stronger as particles get closer together, thus overcoming the electromagnetic repulsion between protons.
The strong force is crucial for the stability of atomic nuclei and plays a significant role in nuclear physics. It is responsible for binding protons and neutrons together to form the nucleus and is also involved in processes such as nuclear reactions and nuclear energy production.
There are 10 atoms in two nitric acid molecules. Namely they are two hydrogen atoms, two nitrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms.
It does NOT form molecules.
When AlCl3 'breakdown ' it form the IONS Al^(3+) & 3 Cl^(-)
AlCl3(s) IS a molecule.
Americium-243 might undergo alpha decay to become neptunium-239, and here is that equation:
95243Am => 93239Np + 24He++
The americium-243 has undergone transmutation to become neptunium-239, and the alpha particle, which is a helium-4 nucleus, can be seen on the tail end of the equation.
Adenosine is a combination of the molecule adenine and the sugar ribose. It is a nucleoside that plays a key role in various biochemical processes in the body, such as energy transfer and signaling pathways.
There are several elements which make up a good poem,
For more information see my teacher at Xavier University Grade School , Mrs. Mitta L. Paderanga.
The littuns obeyed the summon of the conch in "Lord of the Flies" because it represented order and civilization in their society. They viewed the conch as a symbol of authority and democracy, so they followed its call as a way to maintain structure and organization among the boys on the island.
It is only the protons that matter in classifying the element. Sulfur has 16 protons (An atomic number of 16).
An ATOM.
The sub-atomic particles are
Protons, Neutrons. and Electrons.
The protons and neutrons are collectively named 'nucleons, because they form the nucleus of an atom.
The electrons are in energy shells around the nucleus.
For the same element the number of protons and electrons remains unaltered.
Howerm for that same element the number of neutrons can vary., leading to different atomic masses.
Taking hydrogen as an example. It has three isotopes.
#1 ; protium ; 1 proton , 0 neutrons (Atomic Mass ; 1 + 0 = 1 )
#2 ; deuterium ; 1 proton , 1 neutron ( Atomic mass ; 1 + 1 = 2)
#3 ; tritium ; 1 proton, 2 neutrons ( Atomic Mass ; 1 + 2 = 3)
Notice for each isotope of hydrogen there is only ONE proton. However, for each different isotope of hydrogen there is a different number of neutrons.
The Atomic Mass is the sum of the protons and neutrons).
#4 ; Helium(He) ; 2 protons, 2 neutrons ( atomic mass 2 + 2 = 4 ).
For comparison helium has 2(TWO) protons and 2 neutrons, but it is an entirely different element, because it has a different number of protons.
YES!!!
The difinitive answer is ' Isotopes of an element have a DIFFERENT number of neutrons'.
Takinf an example. The element Hydrogen .
It has three isotopes. They are: -
#1 ; protium ; 1 proton , 0 neutrons, 1 electron ; Atomic mass '1'
#2 ; deuterium ; 1 proton , 1 neutron , 1 electron ; Atomic mass '2'
#3 ; tritium ; 1 proton 2 neutrons 1 electron. 'Atomic mass '3',
Carbon also has three isotopes biz.,
# 1 ; Carbon-12 ; 6 protons, 6 neutroins, 6 electrons ;Atomic mass '12'
#2 ; Carbon-13 ; 6 protons, 7 neutroins, 6 electrons ; Atomic mass ''13'
#3 ; Carbon-14 ; 6 protons, 8 neutroins, 6 electrons ; Atomic mass '14'.
Notice in each case the number of neutrons changes, the number of protons remains the same, otherwise it is a different element. The Atomic mass is the sum of the protons and neutrons.
NNB Every element has isotopes.
NNNN Do not confuse 'Isotopes' with 'Allotropes'. Allotropes are elements exhibiting a different physical form/appearance.
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.
Protons and Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom, and collectively called 'nucleons'.
Electrons are found outside the nucleus, in energy shells.
The iron atom loses two(2) electrons to be come the Iron ION.
Fe = Fe^(2+) + 2e^-
NB An atom , when it becomes a charged spacied , is no longer an atom , but an ION.
Positively charged ions are CATIONS
Negatively charged ions are ANIONS.
4HNO3 means
HNO3 + HNO3 + HNO3 + HNO3
Taking any one HNO3 it has
1 x H (Hydrogen)
1 x N (Nitrogen)
3 x O (Oxygen)
1 + 1 + 3 = 5 So any one HNO3 has five atoms.
So four lots of HNO3 has 4 X 5 =20 atoms.
So no. of each type is
4 x hydrogen
4 x Nitrogen
12 x Oxygen
4 + 4 +12 = 20 as above.
4HNO3 would be said as 'Four molar ratios of nitric acid'.
There is NO atomic Number for polyethylene.
It is a compound containing millions of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Its formula is shown as -[CH2-CH2=]=(n)
Where 'n' is the number of units, which can be thouands or millions making one polymer molecule
The PROTONS and NEUTRONS. Collectively they are called ' nucleons'.
Electrons are in energy shells around the nucleus.
Hexane is '6' carbon atoms.
As per the IUPAC noimclature (naming system). The number of carbons goes by the following names.
#1 ; meth ; methane (CH4)
# 2 ; eth ; Ethene (H2C=CH2)
#3 ; prop ; Propyne (CH3-C///CH)
#4 ; but ; butane (CH3CH2CH2CH3)
#5 ; pent ; pentane (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3)
#6 ; hex ; hexane (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3)
#7 ; hept ; heptane (CH3(CH2)5CH3)
#8 ; oct ; Octane (CH3(CH2)6CH3)
#9; non ; nonane (CH3(CH2)7CH3)
#10 ' dec ; decane (CH3(CH2)8CH3)
The naming system does go on , but these are the first ten names.
This nomenclature is based on Latin numers.
Depending on the functional group present, the suffixes are -ane(alkane), -ene(alkene) and -yne(alkyne)
Note the one letter difference in the functional group name for 'a', 'e' amd 'y'.
A atom has NO electrical charges.
However, its component protons have a positive charge and its electrons have a negative charge. Because the number of protons and electrons is equal in an atoms, it means the charges are equal and opposite, so there is no charge on an atom.
However, if an atom loses or gains electrons , then it becomes an ION . Ions have charge.
e.g. Sodium ; readily ionises(loses) an electron to becomes the sodium cation 'Na^+'+ . Similarly Chlorine ; has electrons affinity and readily gains an electron to becomes the chloride anion 'Cl^-'
NB ATOMS have No chagre. When an atom loses or gains electrons it becomes an ION ; NOT an atom.
NO!!! A proton does NOT circulate around the nucleus. It is part of the Nucleus.
Proton(s) together with neutron(s) form the nucleus of an atom; collectively known as 'nucleons'. Electrons circluate around the nucleus as clouds in energy shells.
With in the nucleus protons rotate within themselves. They are not static 'lumps' of charge.
As an analogy, think of the Solar System. The Sun is the nucleus, and the Sun is known to rotate. The planets are the electrons circulating the Sun and the planets are also known to rotate; think of Earth.
H2S is hydrogen sulphide.
Hydrogen sulphide has the smell of 'rotten eggs'., which is the gas given off by rotten eggs.