Atoms And Nuclei Question 260

Question: If the mass number of an atom is A=40 and its electron configuration is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6 , the number of neutrons and protons in its nucleus will be [RPMT 2002]

Options:

A) 22, 18

B) 18, 22

C) 20, 20

D) 18, 18

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Number of protons = 2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 6 = 18 Number of neutrons = 40 ? 18 = 22.



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