Nitrogen has an atomic number of 7 and mass number of 14, an isotope of nitrogen has a mass number of 17. Explain what an isotope is and state how many electrons, protons and neutrons this isotope has?

An isotope is an derivative of an element that differs from its original type in the number of neutrons it has. N(17) has 7 electrons, 7 protons and 10 neutrons.

MD
Answered by Michael D. Chemistry tutor

12512 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the electron configuration of Oxygen? Give it in terms of shells and subshells.


Ethanol, CH3CH2OH, can be converted into a carboxylic acid with two carbon atom. Name the carboxylic acid formed from ethanol and draw its structure. Show all bonds between atoms.


What is it about the structure and bonding of graphite that allows it to conduct electricity?


What 2 observations can be made when lithium reacts with water, and why?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning