Question

An atom of boron has an atomic number of 5 and an atomic mass of 11. The atom contains:

A. 5 protons, 6 electrons, and 5 neutrons.

B. 11 protons, 11 electrons, and 5 neutrons.

C. 5 protons, 5 electrons, and 6 neutrons.

D. 11 protons, 6 electrons, and 6 neutrons.

Answer 1

C. The atomic number is equal to the number of protons and the atomic mass is equal to the number of protons and neutrons added together

Answer 2

Thanks :)

Answer 3

No problem =] Also, the electrons are equal to the protons unless it has a charge.

Answer 4

Ohhh okay. Thats where I was getting confused lol