Question

An atom of vanadium(V) has 23 protons and 28 neutrons. How many electrons does a neutrally charged atom of vanadium have?

a) 23 electrons
b) 28 electrons
c) 51 electrons
d) 5 electrons

Answer 1

A neutrally charged atom of vanadium(V) will have 23 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

An atom of vanadium(V) has 23 protons and 28 neutrons. Since atoms are neutral, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, a neutrally charged atom of vanadium will have 23 electrons.