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.
element magnesium build it!
symbol/
abbreviation
atomic number
atomic mass

of protons

of neutrons

of electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Find the symbol/abbreviation

Magnesium's symbol is \(Mg\).

Step2: Determine the atomic number

From the periodic table, magnesium's atomic number \(Z = 12\).

Step3: Find the atomic mass

The atomic mass \(A\approx24\) (average atomic mass of magnesium).

Step4: Calculate the number of protons

Number of protons \(=\) atomic number \(= 12\).

Step5: Calculate the number of neutrons

Number of neutrons \(=A - Z=24 - 12 = 12\).

Step6: Calculate the number of electrons

For a neutral atom, number of electrons \(=\) number of protons \(=12\).

Answer:

ELEMENT	MAGNESIUM
ATOMIC NUMBER	\(12\)
ATOMIC MASS	\(24\)
# OF PROTONS	\(12\)
# OF NEUTRONS	\(12\)
# OF ELECTRONS	\(12\)