A nucleus, represented by the symbol ({}\_{Z}^{A}X), has – | PHYSICS - ATOMIC MASSES AND COMPOSITION OF NUCLEUS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

Today, August 19

Question

A nucleus, represented by the symbol ${}_{Z}^{A}X$ , has –

A

Z protons and A – Z neutrons

B

Z protons and A neutrons

C

A protons and Z – A neutrons

D

Z neutrons and A – Z protons

Answer

Z protons and A – Z neutrons

Explanation

Solution

_ZX^A Where, A = mass no. = total no. of proton + no. of neutron

Z = Atomic no. = no. of proton