An atom with mass number 22 consists of 10 protons. Find the number of nucleons in the atom.
22

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Solution

The correct option is A 22
Nucleons comprise the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom.
Number of protons + Number of neutrons
= Total number of nucleons
= Mass number
= 22

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