NCERT Class XI Chemistry Structure of Atom Solutions

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Question : 3
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How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?
13
6
C
,
16
8
O
,
24
12
Mg
,
56
26
Fe
,
88
38
Sr
Solution:  
13
6
C
: We know that, e = p = Z
where, e = number of electrons, p = number of protons, Z = atomic number
Here, e = 6 and A = 13 [Since A = Mass number]
p = 6
n = A – p = 13 – 6 ⇒ n = 7 [Since A = p + n]
Number of protons = 6 and number of neutrons = 7.
16
8
O
: Here, e = 8, p = 8, A = 16
n = A – p = 16 – 8 ⇒ n = 8
Number of neutrons = 8 and number of protons = 8.
24
12
Mg
: Here, e = 12, A = 24, p = 12
n = A – p = 24 – 12 ⇒ n = 12
Number of neutrons = 12 and number of protons = 12.
56
26
Fe
: Here, e = 26, p = 26, A = 56
n = A – p = 56 – 26 = 30
Number of neutrons = 30 and number of protons = 26.
88
38
Sr
: Here, e = 38, A = 88, p = 38
n = A – p = 88 – 38 ⇒ n = 50
Number of neutrons = 50 and number of protons = 38.
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