An atom of a certain chemical element has 5 more electrons than a zinc ion. What element is it?

univerkov | March 9, 2021 | education

Zn (Zinc) is at number 30 in the Periodic Table, and the zinc ion has a charge of +2, therefore the number of electrons in it is 30-2 = 28. The required element must have 5 more electrons in its structure – 28 + 5 = 33. At number 33 in the Periodic Table is As (Arsenic).

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