Question

How many beauteous does element X have if it’s atomic number is 24 and it’s mass number is 78

Answer 1

Answer;

54 neutrons

Explanation;

• Atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in its nucleus. Since protons are positively charged, it makes the nucleus to be positively charged.
• A neutral atom has equal number of protons and electrons, thus the atomic number of a neutral atom is also equivalent to the number of electrons.
• Mass number of an atom is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom.
• Therefore, to get the number of neutrons we subtract the atomic number from the mass number. That is; 78 -24 = 54 neutrons.