The atomic number of an atom is 30 and its mass number is 60. Which of the following is correct?
A
Number of electrons = 30
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B
Number of neutrons = 19
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C
Number of neutrons = 29
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D
Number of protons = 39
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Solution
The correct option is A Number of electrons = 30 Given that,
Atomic number = 30 and Mass number = 60
We know that,
Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons = 30
Also,
Number of neutrons = mass number - atomic number = 60 - 30 = 30