An element X has mass number 10, and number of neutrons = 7. Then what will be the number of proton?

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Solution

The correct option is D 3
Mas number of any element is equal to sum of proton and neutrons
$∴ A = p + n$
So, $p = A - n = 10 - 7 = 3$

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