Question

An atom has 6 electrons in L shell, what is the(1) atomic number (ii) number of protons in this element.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) atomic no. = 6

2) no. of protons = also 6

Explanation:

1) the atomic number is usually the no. of electrons in the last shell.

2) the no. of protons will always be equal to the no. of electrons because they need to maintain a balanced charge.