Question

building atoms
complete the table for the given element. then, build the atom by dragging the correct
number of protons, neutrons, and electrons to their correct location on the diagram
fluorine
symbol/
abbreviation
atomic number
atomic mass

of protons

of neutrons

of electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the symbol/abbreviation

The symbol for fluorine is \( F \).

Step2: Find the atomic number

The atomic number of fluorine is \(9\) (from the periodic table).

Step3: Calculate the atomic mass

The atomic mass of fluorine is approximately \(19\) (from the periodic table).

Step4: Determine the number of protons

The number of protons in an atom is equal to its atomic number. So, \(9\) protons.

Step5: Calculate the number of neutrons

\( \text{Number of neutrons}=\text{Atomic mass}-\text{Atomic number}=19 - 9=10\)

Step6: Determine the number of electrons

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. So, \(9\) electrons.

Answer:

ELEMENT	FLUORINE
ATOMIC NUMBER	\(9\)
ATOMIC MASS	\(19\)
# OF PROTONS	\(9\)
# OF NEUTRONS	\(10\)
# OF ELECTRONS	\(9\)