Asked by Tallon Woomer on Apr 24, 2024
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Draw a shell model of an uncharged nitrogen atom (atomic number 7).
Shell Model
Model of electron distribution in an atom.
Nitrogen Atom
A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, constituting a key part of living organisms' molecules, such as DNA and proteins.
Atomic Number
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the chemical element's identity, and is symbolized as Z.
- Explain the configuration of atoms and their nuclei, incorporating the idea of radioisotopes and their decomposition.
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Yashintha Weerasinghe7 days ago
Final Answer :
The shell model for an uncharged nitrogen atom would have two electrons in the first orbital, and five electrons in the second orbital.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the configuration of atoms and their nuclei, incorporating the idea of radioisotopes and their decomposition.