Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Find the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in , and . Which two have the same number of electrons?
counts protons, protons plus neutrons, and . Isotopes share , isobars share , isotones share . Average atomic mass the sum of (mass share). In a mass spectrometer, , so .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. . protons, neutrons, electrons.
Step 2. . protons, neutrons, electrons.
Step 3. . protons, neutrons, electrons.
Answer: and both have electrons, like neon.
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