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How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does each element have?. Using the periodic table. Symbol (only the first letter is capitalized) Atomic number (the smaller whole number) Number of P+ Every element has a different number of protons Atomic weight
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How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does each element have?
Using the periodic table • Symbol (only the first letter is capitalized) • Atomic number (the smaller whole number) • Number of P+ • Every element has a different number of protons • Atomic weight • Listed at the bottom, never a whole number • Mass Number = atomic weight rounded to the nearest whole number. (the mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons added together)
Finding the number of subatomic particles • # of protons = ATOMIC NUMBER of the atom
Finding the number of subatomic particles • Protons = 36 (atomic number 36)
Finding the number of subatomic particles • Protons = 36 (atomic number 36) • Electrons = 36 (same as the protons) • All atoms are neutral
Finding the number of subatomic particles • Protons = 36 (atomic number 36) • Electrons = 36 (same as the protons) • All atoms are neutral • Neutrons = 48 (Mass number – Protons) • 84 - 36 = 48
Finding the number of subatomic particles • Protons = the atomic number • Electrons = the # protons (because atoms are neutral) • Neutrons = Mass number – protons = neutrons • Use a periodic table for this
Finding the number P+ No & e- • Example H • Atomic number 1 = 1 P+ 1e- • Neutrons = 1 - 1 = 0 so no neutrons Try elements Fe, C & F
Answers • Fe 26 protons 26 electrons 56 - 26 = 30 Neutrons C 6 protons 6 electrons 12 - 6 = 6 neutrons F 9 protons 9 electrons 19 - 9 = 10 neutrons