1. using a neutral atom that has an atomic number of 28 and a mass number of 152, how many protons, electrons and neutrons are in this atom? show your calculation.

The answer to your question is:

Explanation:

Data

Atomic number = Z = 28

Mass number = A = 152

Atomic number number = # of protons

Mass number = # of protons + # of neutrons

Then

Protons = 28

Electrons = 28

Neutrons = 152 - 28 = 124

explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.