How many protons are in ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: The number of protons equals the atomic number, even in an ion.
- Step 2: So there are 3 protons.
Answer
.
Why not the others: : The neutron number was given. : The mass number was given. : Mass and atomic numbers were added.
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