Answer:
B. 16, 18, 18
Explanation:
Particle;
³⁴₁₆S²⁻
The number of particles we seek is the protons, neutrons and electrons.
³⁴₁₆S²⁻ is an ion that has gained two electrons from its stable state.
34 is the mass number = number of protons + neutrons
16 is the atomic number = number of protons
Number of protons = 16;
Number of neutrons = mass number - atomic number
= 34 - 16
= 18
Number of electrons; In a neutral atom, the number of protons and electrons are the same.
This atom has gained two more electrons
16 + 2 = 18
Answer;
16, 18 , 18
