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CBSE - Chemistry - Structure of the Atom

Structure of the Atom

Short Answer Type

Calculate the number of neutrons present in the nucleus of an element X which is represented as 3115X

Mass number = No. of protons + No. of neutrons = 31

∴ Number of neutrons = 31 – number of protons

= 31 – 15 = 16

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