2007-01-15 08:54:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
All atoms are electrically neutral in their natural state so if you know the number of protons you automatically know the number of electrons because #protons=#electrons the only thing that will vary is the # of neutrons which will form isotopes
2007-01-15 09:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protons + neutrons + electrons = mass.
Protons does not always equal electrons, you can have an ion.
2007-01-15 08:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by 006 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a stable element and not an isotope, the number of electrons is the same as the number of protons...they must balance.
2007-01-15 09:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the amount of protons and electrons are the same its a while since ive done this though so double check with someone else
2007-01-15 08:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number of electrons EQUALS the number of electrons when you are talking about the NEUTRAL ATOM. If you're talking about an ion, you have to appropriately add electrons (if the ion is a cation) or subtract electrons (if an anion...)
2007-01-15 09:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
# of protons=#of electrons
2007-01-15 08:59:35 · answer #6 · answered by cyberbob2or12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
# of protons = # of electrons
2007-01-15 08:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋