The number of neutrons in an atom is equal to the:

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  1. Mass number - atomic number
  2. Atomic number
  3. Number of electrons
  4. Mass number

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Option 1 : Mass number - atomic number
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CONCEPT:

  • ATOMIC NUMBER: It is defined as the number of protons present in the nucleus. It is denoted by letter Z.
  • MASS NUMBER: The total number of protons and neutrons present in a nucleus is called the mass number of the element. It is denoted by letter A.

  • For neutral atom,
  1. Number of protons in an atom = Z
  2. Number of electrons in an atom = Z
  3. Number of nucleons in an atom = A
  4. Number of neutrons in an atom = N = A – Z

CALCULATION:

  • From above it is clear that the number of neutrons equal to the difference of a mass number and atomic number.

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