Question

An atom of chlorine has 36 fewer protons than an atom of iodine. Together an atom of chlorine and an atom of iodine have 70 protons. How many protons does an atom of iodine have?

Answer ASAP for points

Answer 1

Since a atom of chlorine has 36 fewer protons than an atom of iodine, then their total is 70.
So you have to subtract 36 from 70
70 - 36
= 34

*your answer is 34 protons for an atom of iodine