Describe the arrangement of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom of Neon (Atomic No. 10, Atomic Weight 20.18). You may use diagrams to aid you.

A fully-marked answer would contain each of these points, or clear diagram equivalent
10 protons10 neutrons10 electrons, arranged with 2 in the inner 's' shell and 8 in the 'p' shell

ZL
Answered by Zach L. Chemistry tutor

3465 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the shapes of the molecules NH3 and AlCl3 (using diagrams)


What is bond polarity and why does it exist?


Explain the bonding and thus the properties of a carbon allotrope


A buffer was made by mixing 20cm3 of 0.05M NaOH and 20cm3 of 0.25M propanoic acid. Calculate the pH. Ka=1.34x10^-5


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:

© 2026 by IXL Learning