Question

A neutral atom has an atomic number of 20 and an alum
does the atom have?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number of the atom is 20 in neutral state.

• The atomic number is the number of protons in the atom.
• Protons are positively charged particles in an atom.
• So, the atom has a proton number of 20
• Also, for a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal number of electrons.
• Number of electrons in the atom is 20