Write the symbol for an atom or ion with:

a. five electrons, five protons, and six neutrons.

b. five electrons, six protons, and eight neutrons.

Short Answer

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a. The atom11B.

b. The ion is14C+.

Step by step solution

01

Part (a) step 1: Given information

We need to find the the symbol for an atom or ion with five electrons, five protons, and six neutrons.

02

Part (a) step 2: Explanation

As there are 5protons the element is Boron (B) so the symbol is11B.

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Part (b) step 1: Given information 

We need to find the the symbol for an atom or ion with five electrons, six protons, and eight neutrons.

04

Part (b) step 2: Explanation

The element is carbon (C) and since it has 1electron which is less than proton it is an ion. So the symbol is14C+.

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