Textbook Question
Determine whether each of the following statements is true or false. a. The nucleus has most of the mass and comprises most of the volume of an atom.
2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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How many neutrons are in the nucleus of an atom of 118^50Sn?
A
50
B
168
C
118
D
68
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Identify the atomic number (Z) of the element, which is the number of protons. For tin (Sn), the atomic number is 50.
Identify the mass number (A) of the isotope, which is given as 118 in the notation 118^50Sn.
Recall that the number of neutrons (N) in an atom is calculated using the formula: N = A - Z.
Substitute the known values into the formula: N = 118 - 50.
Perform the subtraction to find the number of neutrons in the nucleus of the atom.
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