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

of protons

of neutrons

of electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Find the symbol/abbreviation

Neon's symbol is \(Ne\).

Step2: Determine the atomic number

From the periodic table, neon's atomic number \(Z = 10\).

Step3: Get the atomic mass

The atomic mass of neon (most common isotope) \(A=20\).

Step4: Calculate the number of protons

Number of protons \(=Z = 10\).

Step5: Calculate the number of neutrons

Number of neutrons \(=A - Z=20 - 10 = 10\).

Step6: Calculate the number of electrons

For a neutral atom, number of electrons \(=\) number of protons \(=10\).

Answer:

ELEMENT	NEON
ATOMIC NUMBER	\(10\)
ATOMIC MASS	\(20\)
# OF PROTONS	\(10\)
# OF NEUTRONS	\(10\)
# OF ELECTRONS	\(10\)