If a neutral element has the following chemical symbol, how many electrons does it have? U
A)92
B)82
C)235
D)143
E)none of the above

Question

If a neutral element has the following chemical symbol, how many electrons does it have?  U
A)92 
B)82 
C)235 
D)143 
E)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chemical symbol 11ea7cc8_da19_83ab_a2ab_c1689d7dd097_TB2711_11 U corresponds to uranium on the periodic table. Uranium has an atomic number of 92, which represents the number of protons in its nucleus. Since neutral atoms have an equal number of electrons and protons, a neutral uranium atom also has 92 electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 92.

If a Neutral Element Has the Following Chemical Symbol, How