Science: Today in class we took a test over chapter 9. Homework was to finish the chapter 10 vocabulary in the composition book.
Physical Science: Today in class we began our discussion of chapter 17 section 1 & 2. Homework was to find out the number of protons, neutrons and electrons for elements 1-10.
ex. Magnesium (Mg) has an atomic number of 12 and an atomic mass of 24.3. To find the number of protons, neutrons and electrons do the following:
Atomic Number = # of protons
Atomic Mass = # of protons and neutrons
The atom is electrically neutral so it must have the same number of positive charges and negative charges. So the # of electrons are the same as the protons. To find the number of neutrons take the atomic mass and round to the nearest whole number and then subtract the atomic number from it.
Atomic Mass = 24.3 (round to 24)
subtract 12 from 24 and your # of neutrons is 12.
Magnesium (Mg)
P=12 N=12 E=12