Atomic Structure Question 62
Question: An atom has 26 electrons and its atomic weight is 56. The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the atom will be [CPMT 1980]
Options:
A) 26
B) 30
C) 36
D) 56
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ _{26}X^{56} $
$ A=P+N=Z+N=E+N $
$ N=A-E=56-26=30 $
