Unveiling Silicon’s Neutron Count: A Comprehensive Guide
Silicon has 14 neutrons. An atom’s nucleus comprises protons (determining atomic number) and neutrons (determining neutron number). These numbers, along with mass number (sum of protons and neutrons), define an element and its isotopes. Silicon-28, a common isotope, has 14 neutrons, calculated by subtracting its atomic number (14) from its mass number (28). This neutron…