Chemistryhard · Past Paper
The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom with atomic number 'Z' and mass number 'A' is:
AZ
BA
CA - Z
DA + Z
✓ Correct Answer: C — A - Z
Mass number (A) = Protons (Z) + Neutrons. Thus, Neutrons = A - Z.
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