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Today, August 18

Question

In ₈₈Ra²²⁶ nucleus, there are –

A

138 protons and 88 neutrons

B

138 neutrons and 88 protons

C

226 protons and 88 electrons

D

226 neutrons and 138 electrons

Answer

138 neutrons and 88 protons

Explanation

Solution

N_p = 88

A = 226

N_n = A – N_p

= 226 – 88 = 138