Atomic Structure Question 100

Question: An element have atomic weight 40 and it-s electronic configuration is 1s22s22p63s23p6. Then its atomic number and number of neutrons will be [RPMT 2002]

Options:

A) 18 and 22

B) 22 and 18

C) 26 and 20

D) 40 and 18

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Ar1840 = atomic number 18 and no. of Neutron in case of Ar22

Neutron = Atomic mass - Atomic number =4018=22



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