Question

question 9 (3 points)
the isotope neon-22 has the following subatomic particles:
______ protons
______ neutrons
______ electrons
blank 1:
blank 2:
blank 3:

Explanation:

Step1: Determine protons in Neon

Neon has an atomic number (Z) of 10, so protons = 10.

Step2: Calculate neutrons

Mass number (A) of Neon - 22 is 22. Neutrons = A - Z = 22 - 10 = 12.

Step3: Determine electrons

In a neutral atom, electrons = protons = 10.

Answer:

Blank 1: 10
Blank 2: 12
Blank 3: 10