2. An atom has 24 protons and 28 neutrons.
What is the atomic number


Answer :

Answer:

The atomic number is 24.

Explanation:

The atomic number is the total amount of protons that an atom has. How it differs between the atomic mass is that the atomic mass is the total sum of protons and neutron. If an atom is neutral (Non-ionized), then the amount of electrons is equal to the amount of protons.

This atom has:

  • An atomic number of 24
  • Has 24 electrons
  • An atomic mass of 52
  • This atom is Chromium-52