Question

7 multiple choice 10 points why would this diagram be considered a correct boron (b) atom? this diagram has 5 protons, 5 electrons, and 6 neutrons. this diagram has 6 protons, 6 electrons, and 5 neutrons. this diagram has 5 protons, 6 electrons, and 5 neutrons.

Explanation:

Boron has atomic number 5 (5 protons, 5 electrons). Common isotope (B-11) has mass number 11, so neutrons = 11 - 5 = 6.

Answer:

A. This diagram has 5 protons, 5 electrons, and 6 neutrons.