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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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How many neutrons are present in the nuclide Na? (Not fully written, assumes ²³Na)
Options
A 11
B 12
Correct Answer
C 23
D 10
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sodium-23 (²³Na) has atomic number 11 (protons). Neutrons = mass number - atomic number = 23 - 11 = 12.

Hint

Neutrons = mass number - atomic number.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1058 of 1872
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