Question

question 3 1.5 pts
an element has an atomic number 10 and mass number 24. a neutral atom of this element has 34 protons,
select neutrons, and select electrons.

Explanation:

Step1: Find number of protons

Atomic number = number of protons. Given atomic number = 10, so protons = 10.

Step2: Calculate number of neutrons

Mass number = protons + neutrons. Rearranged: neutrons = mass number - protons.
$\text{Neutrons} = 24 - 10 = 14$

Step3: Find number of electrons

Neutral atom has equal protons and electrons. So electrons = 10.

Answer:

Protons: 10, Neutrons: 14, Electrons: 10