Question

8. Give the symbol of and the number of neutrons in one atom of:

(Round the MASS numbers so they are ALWAYS whole numbers…show your calculations)
Beryllium _____________ _________________
Calcium _______________ _______________
Sulfur _______________ ______________

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given species;

Beryllium

Calcium

Sulfur

Unknown:

Give the symbol, number of neutrons and the mass number

Solution:

The symbols of the species are;

Beryllium - Be

Calcium - Ca

Sulfur - S

Number of neutrons:

Beryllium - 5

Calcium - 20

Sulfur - 16

Mass number :

Beryllium - 9

Calcium - 40

Sulfur - 32