Question

write a brief passage describing a neutral atom of nitrogen - 14 (n - 14). describe the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom, where each type of particle is located, and how the terms atomic number, mass number, and atomic mass are related to the particles. use the periodic table to help you.
your answer should include all the following pieces of information. check off each of the items you included in your answer.
it contains seven protons in the nucleus.
it contains seven neutrons in the nucleus.
it contains seven electrons in orbitals around the nucleus.
its atomic number is its number of protons.
its atomic mass is the mass of protons and neutrons.
a neutral nitrogen - 14 (n (14n)) atom has 7 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus and 7 electrons in the surrounding electron cloud. the atomic number is 7, which equals the number of protons, and the mass number is 14, which is the sum of the protons and neutrons ((7 + 7 = 14))

Explanation:

A neutral nitrogen - 14 atom has 7 protons (atomic number = number of protons = 7), 7 neutrons (mass number = protons + neutrons, so neutrons = 14 - 7 = 7), and 7 electrons (neutral atom has equal number of protons and electrons). Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus, electrons are in orbitals around the nucleus. Atomic mass is related to the mass of protons and neutrons.

Answer:

• It contains seven protons in the nucleus.
• It contains seven neutrons in the nucleus.
• It contains seven electrons in orbitals around the nucleus.
• Its atomic number is its number of protons.
• Its atomic mass is the mass of protons and neutrons.