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The ratio between neutrons in C and Si with respect to atomic masses 12 and 28 is _________.

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2:3

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3:2

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C

3:7

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7:3

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Solution

The correct option is D 3:7
Carbon,
Atomic Number $= 6 =$ Electrons $=$ Protons
Neutrons $=$ Mass Number $-$ Protons $= 12 - 6 = 6$
Silicon,
Atomic Number $= 14 =$ Electrons $=$ Protons
Neutrons $=$ Mass Number $-$ Protons $= 28 - 14 = 14$
Ratio $= 6 : 14 o r 3 : 7$

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