Chapter 3, Problem 3.24EP

Determine the following information for an atom whose complete chemical symbol is $\text{C}\text{l}$.

1. a. The total number of subatomic particles present
2. b. The total number of subatomic particles present in the nucleus of the atom
3. c. The total number of nucleons present
4. d. The total charge (including sign) associated with the nucleus of the atom

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of subatomic particles present in $\text{C}\text{l}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Atoms are made up of even smaller particles.  These particles are very small and these are all the building blocks of atoms and they are known as subatomic particles.  Protons, electrons, and neutrons are the subatomic particles that are found in atom.  Electrons possess a negative electrical charge.  Protons possess a positive electrical charge.  Neutrons possess no charge and they are neutral.

Atomic number for each and every element is a unique one.  This is the total number of protons that is present in an atom.  As the atom is electrically neutral, it can also be said that the total number of electrons is the atomic number.  Atomic number is represented by the symbol Z.

$\text{Atomic number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{=}\text{number of electrons}$

Mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.  This gives the number of subatomic particle present inside the nucleus.  Mass number is represented by the symbol A.

$\text{Mass number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{+}\text{number of neutrons}$

From atomic number and mass number, the number of each sub atomic particle can be found.

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of protons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of electrons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of neutrons}\text{=}\text{Mass}\text{number - Atomic number}\text{=}A-Z\end{array}$

Complete chemical symbol notation can be given as.

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken by ordinary chemical reactions into simpler substances.  All the atoms in an element will have the same atomic number.  The electrons only take part in the chemical reaction while the nucleus does not.  Hence, the atomic number (number or protons) does not change and it characterizes an atom.

Explanation of Solution

Given chemical symbol is $\text{C}\text{l}$.  The total number of subatomic particles in any atom is the sum of mass number and atomic number of that atom.  In the given chemical symbol, the mass number is 37 and atomic number is 17.  Therefore, the total number of subatomic particle is found to be 54.

Conclusion

The total subatomic particles present in $\text{C}\text{l}$ is determined.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of subatomic particles present nucleus of $\text{C}\text{l}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Atoms are made up of even smaller particles.  These particles are very small and these are all the building blocks of atoms and they are known as subatomic particles.  Protons, electrons, and neutrons are the subatomic particles that are found in atom.  Electrons possess a negative electrical charge.  Protons possess a positive electrical charge.  Neutrons possess no charge and they are neutral.

Atomic number for each and every element is a unique one.  This is the total number of protons that is present in an atom.  As the atom is electrically neutral, it can also be said that the total number of electrons is the atomic number.  Atomic number is represented by the symbol Z.

$\text{Atomic number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{=}\text{number of electrons}$

Mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.  This gives the number of subatomic particle present inside the nucleus.  Mass number is represented by the symbol A.

$\text{Mass number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{+}\text{number of neutrons}$

From atomic number and mass number, the number of each sub atomic particle can be found.

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of protons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of electrons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of neutrons}\text{=}\text{Mass}\text{number - Atomic number}\text{=}A-Z\end{array}$

Complete chemical symbol notation can be given as.

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken by ordinary chemical reactions into simpler substances.  All the atoms in an element will have the same atomic number.  The electrons only take part in the chemical reaction while the nucleus does not.  Hence, the atomic number (number or protons) does not change and it characterizes an atom.

Explanation of Solution

Given chemical symbol is $\text{C}\text{l}$.  The total number of subatomic particles in nucleus of any atom is the mass number that particular atom.  In the given chemical symbol, the mass number is 37 and atomic number is 17.  Therefore, the total number of subatomic particle present inside the nucleus is found to be 37.

Conclusion

The total subatomic particles present in nucleus of $\text{C}\text{l}$ is determined.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number nucleons present in $\text{C}\text{l}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Atoms are made up of even smaller particles.  These particles are very small and these are all the building blocks of atoms and they are known as subatomic particles.  Protons, electrons, and neutrons are the subatomic particles that are found in atom.  Electrons possess a negative electrical charge.  Protons possess a positive electrical charge.  Neutrons possess no charge and they are neutral.

Atomic number for each and every element is a unique one.  This is the total number of protons that is present in an atom.  As the atom is electrically neutral, it can also be said that the total number of electrons is the atomic number.  Atomic number is represented by the symbol Z.

$\text{Atomic number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{=}\text{number of electrons}$

Mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.  This gives the number of subatomic particle present inside the nucleus.  Mass number is represented by the symbol A.

$\text{Mass number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{+}\text{number of neutrons}$

From atomic number and mass number, the number of each sub atomic particle can be found.

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of protons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of electrons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of neutrons}\text{=}\text{Mass}\text{number - Atomic number}\text{=}A-Z\end{array}$

Complete chemical symbol notation can be given as.

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken by ordinary chemical reactions into simpler substances.  All the atoms in an element will have the same atomic number.  The electrons only take part in the chemical reaction while the nucleus does not.  Hence, the atomic number (number or protons) does not change and it characterizes an atom.

Explanation of Solution

Given chemical symbol is $\text{C}\text{l}$.  The total number of subatomic particles in nucleus of any atom is the mass number that particular atom.  In the given chemical symbol, the mass number is 37 and atomic number is 17.  Nucleons are the protons and neutrons that are present in the nucleus of an atom.  In this case, the total number of nucleons is found to be 37.

Conclusion

The total number of nucleons present in $\text{C}\text{l}$ is determined.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total charge that is associated with nucleus of $\text{C}\text{l}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Atoms are made up of even smaller particles.  These particles are very small and these are all the building blocks of atoms and they are known as subatomic particles.  Protons, electrons, and neutrons are the subatomic particles that are found in atom.  Electrons possess a negative electrical charge.  Protons possess a positive electrical charge.  Neutrons possess no charge and they are neutral.

Atomic number for each and every element is a unique one.  This is the total number of protons that is present in an atom.  As the atom is electrically neutral, it can also be said that the total number of electrons is the atomic number.  Atomic number is represented by the symbol Z.

$\text{Atomic number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{=}\text{number of electrons}$

Mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.  This gives the number of subatomic particle present inside the nucleus.  Mass number is represented by the symbol A.

$\text{Mass number}\text{=}\text{number of protons}\text{+}\text{number of neutrons}$

From atomic number and mass number, the number of each sub atomic particle can be found.

$\begin{array}{l}\text{Number of protons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of electrons}\text{=}\text{Atomic number}\text{=}Z\\ \text{Number of neutrons}\text{=}\text{Mass}\text{number - Atomic number}\text{=}A-Z\end{array}$

Complete chemical symbol notation can be given as.

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken by ordinary chemical reactions into simpler substances.  All the atoms in an element will have the same atomic number.  The electrons only take part in the chemical reaction while the nucleus does not.  Hence, the atomic number (number or protons) does not change and it characterizes an atom.

Explanation of Solution

Given chemical symbol is $\text{C}\text{l}$.  The total number of subatomic particles in nucleus of any atom is the mass number that particular atom.  In the given chemical symbol, the mass number is 37 and atomic number is 17.  Nucleons are the protons and neutrons that are present in the nucleus of an atom.  Each proton carries a positive charge.  As there are 17 protons in the nucleus, the charge that is associated with the nucleus of $\text{C}\text{l}$ is +17.

Conclusion

The total charge associated with the nucleus of $\text{C}\text{l}$ is determined.