Tungsten is a rare metal found naturally on earth almost exclusively combined with other elements in chemical compounds as opposed to on its own. Tungsten alloys have many applications including X-ray tubes, light bulb filaments and radiation shielding. The four most abundant isotopes of tungsten are: 180W, 182W, 183W, and 184W. Determine the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in each isotope. If a neutron has a mass of 1.67 x 10-27 kg, what is the total mass of neutrons (in grams) in Tungsten-180?
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
Chemistry
Tungsten is a rare metal found naturally on earth almost exclusively combined with other
elements in chemical compounds as opposed to on its own. Tungsten alloys have many
applications including X-ray tubes, light bulb filaments and radiation shielding. The four
most abundant isotopes of tungsten are: 180W, 182W, 183W, and 184W. Determine the
number of protons, electrons and neutrons in each isotope. If a neutron has a mass of 1.67
x 10-27 kg, what is the total mass of neutrons (in grams) in Tungsten-180?
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