There are 10 neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, 12 electrons revolve around the nucleus.

There are 10 neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, 12 electrons revolve around the nucleus. Determine the number of protons and particles in the nucleus.

An atom is an electrically neutral particle, so the number of protons in an atomic nucleus (p) is equal to the number of electrons in atomic orbitals (e).

p = e = 12;

The atomic nucleus consists of protons and neutrons, the total number of particles in the nucleus (Z) will be equal to:

Z = 12 + 10 = 22.

Answer: The atomic nucleus contains 22 particles, including 12 protons.



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