Answer:
12 Neutrons
1 Valence Electron
23 ions [11 Protons and 12 Neutrons]
22 ions [11 Electrons and Protons]
Explanation:
To find the number of neutrons in an element, you simply take its atomic number and deduct that from the atomic mass [round if necessary]. There is one valence electron because according to the Periodic Table of Elements, the first three energy levels can fit 2 - 8 electrons:
1st Energy Level → 2 Electrons
2nd Energy Level → 8 Electrons
3rd Energy Level → 8 Electrons
4th Energy Level → 18 Electrons
5th Energy Level → 18 Electrons
6th Energy Level [Lanthanide Series] → 32 Electrons
7th Energy Level [Actinide Series] → 32 Electrons
So, as you can see, 2 + 8 gives you 10. So from there, we already filled up 2 energy levels. Now going to the third one will leave us with only one electron left over. That is where that valence electron is.
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