Asked by Chong Wen Wei on Oct 01, 2024
How many electrons are in the isotope of germanium with the symbol 3272 Ge{ }_{32}^{72} \mathrm{~Ge}3272 Ge ?
A) 40
B) 32
C) 72
D) 104
Isotope
Variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.
Electrons
Negatively charged subatomic particles found in electron clouds around an atom's nucleus, playing a key role in chemical bonds.
Germanium
A chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32, a metalloid used in semiconductors and fiber optics.
- Embark on studying the structure of an atom, with an emphasis on protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Identify the count of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms or their isotopic forms.
- Discern the symbols and atomic numbers of conventional elements.
Learning Objectives
- Embark on studying the structure of an atom, with an emphasis on protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Identify the count of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms or their isotopic forms.
- Discern the symbols and atomic numbers of conventional elements.
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