Question

The atomic number of Arsenic (As) is 33 and the average atomic mass is 74.92 amu. A neutral arsenic atom will have protons

Answer 1

Given :

The atomic number of Arsenic (As) is 33.

The average atomic mass is 74.92 amu.

To Find :

A neutral arsenic atom will have protons.

Solution :

We know, atomic mass is the sum of number of protons and neutrons.

Also, atomic number is the number of protons present in an atom.

Therefore, a neutral arsenic atom will have 33 protons.