Question

Given names and symbols for the following elements
(a) An element with atomic number 6
(b) An element with 18 protons in its nucleus
(c) an element with 23 electrons​

Answer 1

So let's find the names and symbols for the following elements

(a) An element with atomic number 6

Name of element : Carbon

Symbol : C

(b) An element with 18 protons in its nucleus

Name of element : Chlorine

Symbol : Cl

(c) an element with 23 electrons

Name of element : Vanadium

Symbol : V

Some quick related points

• Electrons have negative charge
• Protons have positive charge
• Neutrons have no charge.

Atomic number is the number of protons (or) the number of electrons in a electrically neutral atom

Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons.