Use the simulation to answer the question.
Build an Atom
On the home screen, select “Atom.” Using as many electrons, neutrons, and protons and possible, what is the largest neutral atom you can build?
(1 point)
Responses
fluorine (F)
fluorine (F)
sodium (Na)
sodium (Na)
neon (Ne)
neon (Ne)
magnesium (Mg)
To answer the question, we need to consider the atomic number of each element and the number of electrons, neutrons, and protons they have.
- Fluorine (F) has an atomic number of 9. Its electron configuration is 2-7, meaning it has 9 electrons, 9 protons, and typically 10 neutrons (since it has a relatively high atomic mass).
- Sodium (Na) has an atomic number of 11. Its electron configuration is 2-8-1, indicating it has 11 electrons, 11 protons, and typically 12 neutrons.
- Neon (Ne) has an atomic number of 10. Its electron configuration is 2-8, so it has 10 electrons, 10 protons, and typically 10 neutrons.
- Magnesium (Mg) has an atomic number of 12. Its electron configuration is 2-8-2, meaning it has 12 electrons, 12 protons, and typically 12 neutrons.
Based on this information, the largest neutral atom we can build using as many electrons, neutrons, and protons as possible would be magnesium (Mg).
To determine the largest neutral atom you can build using the given options, we need to consider the number of electrons, neutrons, and protons for each element.
Fluorine (F) has 9 electrons, 9 neutrons, and 9 protons.
Sodium (Na) has 11 electrons, 12 neutrons, and 11 protons.
Neon (Ne) has 10 electrons, 10 neutrons, and 10 protons.
Magnesium (Mg) has 12 electrons, 12 neutrons, and 12 protons.
Based on the number of subatomic particles, the largest neutral atom you can build is magnesium (Mg). It has the highest number of electrons, neutrons, and protons among the given options.