Question

Explain how many particles there are.There are ways to determine the number of protons neutrons, and electrons are in an isotope.Explain how to determine the numbers of subatomic particles.For silicon

Answer 1

1) Determine the number of subatomic particles.

A subatomic particle is smaller than an atom. Protons, neutrons, and electrons are subatomic particles.

`_(14)^(28)Si`

Mass number: 28

This number is the number of protons plus neutrons in the nucleus.

Atomic number: 14

This is the number of protons in the nucleus.

Neutrons = mass number - atomic number

Neutrons = 28 - 14 = 14.

Electrons. = atomic number - charge

Electrtons = 14 - 0 = 14

This species of Silicon has 14 protons, 14 neutrons, and 14 electrons.