Fill in the gaps in the following table: Symbol ^31p^3- Protons 35

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Fill in the gaps in the following table: Symbol ...

Fill in the gaps in the following table: $$ \begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text { Symbol } & { }^{31} \mathrm{p}^{3-} & & & \\ \hline \text { Protons } & & 35 & 49 & \\ \hline \text { Neutrons } & & 45 & 66 & 118 \\ \hline \text { Electrons } & & & 46 & 76 \\ \hline \text { Net charge } & & 1- & & 3+ \\ \hline \end{array} $$

Fill in the gaps in the following table:
$$
\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|}
\hline \text { Symbol } & { }^{31} \mathrm{p}^{3-} & & & \\
\hline \text { Protons } & & 35 & 49 & \\
\hline \text { Neutrons } & & 45 & 66 & 118 \\
\hline \text { Electrons } & & & 46 & 76 \\
\hline \text { Net charge } & & 1- & & 3+ \\
\hline
\end{array}
$$

Key Concepts

Isotopes

Isotopes are variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This difference in neutrons leads to variations in mass number and can affect the stability and physical properties of the atom, even though the chemical behavior remains nearly identical.

Ionic Charge

Ionic charge arises when an atom loses or gains electrons, resulting in a net charge. The charge is determined by the difference between the number of protons (which are positively charged) and the number of electrons (which are negatively charged). Recognizing ionic charge is crucial for understanding the behavior of ions in chemical reactions and in determining the balance of electrons and protons in charged species.

Mass Number

The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It provides a measure of the total number of nucleons in the atom and is used to differentiate between isotopes of the same element, even though they have the same atomic number.

Atomic Number

The atomic number is the count of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It uniquely identifies an element and determines its position on the periodic table. In problems involving atomic structure, this number is essential for determining the number of electrons in a neutral atom and for understanding the element's chemical properties.

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