The species ²⁷Al, ⁸⁰Br⁻ and ²⁰¹Hg²⁺ have 13, 35 and 80 protons, respectively.
How many electrons and neutrons do they have?
For Al, the atomic number is 13 and the mass number is 27. Since it is a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, i.e., 13.
Therefore, Al has 13 electrons and 14 neutrons.
For Br, the atomic number is 35 and the mass number is 80. Since bromide ion carries a negative charge of -1, it has gained one electron.
Number of electrons = 35 + 1 = 36
Number of neutrons = 80 - 35 = 45
Therefore, Br has 36 electrons and 45 neutrons.
For Hg, the atomic number is 80 and the mass number is 201. Since mercury ion has a positive charge of +2, it has lost two electrons.
Number of electrons = 80 - 2 = 78
Number of neutrons = 201 - 80 = 121
Therefore, Hg has 78 electrons and 121 neutrons.