
The nucleus of an atom has protons and neutrons. Calculate the number of valence electrons per atom of this element.

Important Questions on Structure of the Atom
The nucleus of an atom has protons and neutrons. Calculate valency.


What are valence electrons? Where are valence electrons situated in an atom?


The atomic number of an element is . Find the number of valence electrons in its atom. Predict the valency of this element.

Naturally occurring boron consists of two isotopes whose atomic masses are and . The mass of natural boron is . Calculate the percentage abundance of each isotope in natural boron.

Copper consists of two isotopes, (having relative abundance ) and (having relative abundance ). What is the relative atomic mass of copper?

The atomic species and have different number of protons but the same number of nucleons. On the other hand, the atomic species and have the same number of protons but a different number of nucleons. Which pair is an example of isobars? Why?
