A picture of an atom.
2007-02-07 03:32:57 · 13 answers · asked by Amber H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It depends on the atom.
2007-02-07 03:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For any atom it has the same number of electrons as protons because atoms are by definition neutral.
On the other hand, ions have extra or fewer electrons.
ex: oxygen atom has 8 protons and 8 electrons. O2- ion has 10 electrons. The two extra electrons are negative and give a charge of negative 2.
To find the number of protons look at periodic table for atomic number. That will be the whole number. 12, not 12.432
2007-02-07 11:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrons are on the outside of an atom.
They have a negative charge and it would depend on how many protons are in an atom.
2007-02-07 11:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the atom and the ionic state of the atom.
2007-02-07 11:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what atom, for example Hydrogen has just one electron whilst Carbon has 6.
2007-02-07 11:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any number from 1 (hydrogen) up to 103 (Lawrencium) depending on the Element.
2007-02-07 12:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the atom
2007-02-07 11:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number of electrons depends on the element.
2007-02-07 11:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by bradiieee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh which atom - see the periodic chart
Is it charged? is it bonded?
2007-02-07 11:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the periodic table.It is arranged periodically according to atomic numbers, or if you prefer to remember that way, the numbers of electrons.
2007-02-07 12:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by chanljkk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋