Two different atoms have nine protons each and the same mass. however, one is neutral while the other has a positive charge. describe what each atomic structure could be, listing the possible number and location of all subatomic particles.

The two possible atoms are

Explanation:

We are given that two atoms have 9 protons each and have the same mass.

One atom is neutral and another is positively charged, which means that one electron (negatively charged particle) has been lost. The atom having 9 protons is Fluorine. The symbol of this element is 'F'.

The atom which is neutral is : F

The atom which has a positive charge is :

The three subatomic particles are: protons, electrons and neutrons.

Mass of neutral fluorine atom is 19.

Number of neutrons = Mass Number - Mass of protons

Number of neutrons = 19 - 9 = 10

Number of electrons = Number of protons

Neutrons and protons lie inside the nucleus and electrons are located in the orbitals which are found around the nucleus.

the atomic number will stay the same no matter how many electrons it has, so it doesn’t decrease nor increase. it’ll only change with a different number of protons