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25 September, 05:14

An element from the periodic table is shown below. What can you determine about the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of this atom? Note: Round 15.999 up to 16.

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  1. 25 September, 06:14
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    They are all the same = 8

    Explanation:

    Since the symbol of that atom is not give, we can infer from the given number the nature and kind of element we are dealing with.

    The number 15.999 rounded up to 16 is the atomic weight of the atom also called the mass number.

    Although not peculiar enough, we are certain that this atom is Oxygen.

    On the periodic table, elements are arranged based on their atomic numbers.

    Atomic number of oxygen = 8 = number of protons

    For every neutral atom on the periodic table, the number of protons and electrons are the same

    Atomic number of oxygen = number of protons = number of electrons = 8

    Number of neutrons = Mass number - atomic number = 16 - 8 = 8
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