Atoms homework *earn lots of points*

Answer A)

1. Ne will have 10 protons and the charge of protons is positive.

2. Ne will have 10 neutrons and there is no charge on the neutrons.

3. Ne has 10 electrons and the electrons have a negative charge.

4. Atomic number of Ne is 10.

5. Atomic mass of Ne is 20.1797 u.

6. Name of the atom is Neon.

Answer B)

1. Hydrogen has no neutrons.

2. Atomic mass of carbon is 12 u.

3. Calcium has 20 protons.

4. Fluorine has 10 neutrons.

5. Potassium has 20 neutrons.

6. Oxygen has 8 protons.

Protons identifies an atom.

every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.