An isotope has an atomic number of 17 and a mass number of 36. Which of the following gives the correct number of neutrons and protons in an atom of the iso...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 1987 Subject: Chemistry

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An isotope has an atomic number of 17 and a mass number of 36. Which of the following gives the correct number of neutrons and protons in an atom of the isotope?
Answer Details
Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons
36 = 17 + X; X = 36 -17 = 19
19 neutrons and 17 protons

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