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 sodivm
symbol/
abbreviation na
atomic number
atomic mass

of protons

of neutrons

of electrons build it!

Explanation:

Step1: Determine atomic number

The atomic number of sodium (Na) is \(11\) (from the periodic table).

Step2: Determine atomic mass

The atomic mass of sodium is approximately \(23\) (from the periodic table).

Step3: Calculate number of neutrons

Number of neutrons \(=\) atomic mass - atomic number \(=23 - 11=12\).

Step4: Determine number of protons

Number of protons \(=\) atomic number \(=11\).

Step5: Determine number of electrons

For a neutral atom, number of electrons \(=\) number of protons \(=11\).

Answer:

ELEMENT	SODIUM
ATOMIC NUMBER	11
ATOMIC MASS	23
# OF PROTONS	11
# OF NEUTRONS	12
# OF ELECTRONS	11