If an atom of the following element had a neutral charge, how many electrons would it have?

31

Explanation:

In order for an atom to have a neutral charge, it needs to have the same number of protons and electrons. You can see by the illustration that the atomic number is 31, so this element has 31 protons. Knowing that, we also know that it must have 31 electrons to be neutral.

explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.