Question

An atom of silicon has a mass number of 28 and an atomic number of 14. How can you determine how many protons and how many neutrons are in this atom?

Answer 1

btw dont goggle the question!

Answer 2

Hi,
the proton number is the same as the atomic number. Therefore, it's 14 protons. Again, the neutron number is the mass number minus the proton number. Therefore neutron number is \[28-14=14\] I hope this helps?

Answer 3

yes thanks :)

Answer 4

i posted another question :)