Fill in the blanks. a. 81Br- has neutrons protons electrons b. 63Cu2 has neutrons protons electrons c. 18O2- has neutrons protons electrons d. 14C has neutrons protons electrons

Answer in explanation

Explanation:

To answer the question, we know that the atomic mass is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons. The number of protons equals the number of electrons in an electrically neutral atom. For positively charged ion, there is loss of electron, we subtract the charge from the number of protons. For negatively ion, there is a gain of electron, we add the charge to the number of protons

A 81Br- has gained one electron

P = 35

N = 81 - 35 = 46

E = 35 + 1 = 36

B. 63Cu2+ has lost 2 electrons

P = 29

N = 63 - 29 = 33

E = 63 - 2 = 61

C. 18O2- has gained 2 electrons

P= 8

N = 18 - 8 = 10

E = 8 + 2 = 10

D. 14C is electrically neutral P = E

P = 6

N = 14 - 6 = 8

E = 6

elements make up everything, and they combine to make compounds.

the answer is c