The atomic number of a neutral atom X is 30 and its mass number is 65. Calculate the number of protons (P) and number of neutrons (N) in the atom X.

P=35; N=30

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P=30; N=65

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P=30; N=35

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Solution

The correct option is C P=30; N=35
Option (b) is correct.

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The atomic number of a neutral atom X is 30 and its mass number is 65. Calculate the number of protons (P) and number of neutrons (N) in the atom X.

The correct option is C P=30; N=35Option (b) is correct.

The correct option is C P=30; N=35
Option (b) is correct.