If an atom has an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 23, how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does it have in its neutral state?
ChemistryClass 9CBSEAnswered 12 May 2026
Answer
Protons = Atomic Number = 11.
Electrons = Protons (in a neutral atom) = 11.
Neutrons = Mass Number - Atomic Number = 23 - 11 = 12.
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