Question

A neutral atom has the atomic number 16 and a mass number of 33, how many protons, neutrons, and electrons are found within the atom?

33 protons, 33 electrons, and 16 neutrons
16 protons, 17 electrons, and 16 neutrons
33 protons, 17 electrons, and 17 neutrons
16 protons, 16 electrons, and 17 neutrons

when I search just "atomic number 16 and a mass number of 33", it comes up with Sulfur so I think that's the atom, but it has 16 protons, electrons, and neutrons and that's not an option?

Answer 1

@JoeDeWise

Answer 2

I really do not know. I am sorry. :(

Answer 3

@peachpi @wolf1728

Answer 4

In a neutral atom:
atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons.
number of neutrons = mass number - atomic number.

Answer 5

so D? @peachpi

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

Thanks!

Answer 8

you're welcome