Two elements X and Y need to be arranged in Mendeleev's periodic table. X has 3 protons more than Y but their neutrons are equal in number. Which of the following is correct about X and Y?
X will be placed after Y
In Mendeleev's periodic table, elements are arranged according to increasing atomic mass. Now since neutrons and protons are responsible for the atomic mass of an atom, so X will be placed after Y.