An atom of chlorine is represented as $^{35}_{17} ext{Cl}$. How many neutrons does it contain?

Question

An atom of chlorine is represented as $^{35}_{17}	ext{Cl}$. How many neutrons does it contain?

Accepted Answer

18. Neutrons = mass number − atomic number = 35 − 17 = 18. The value 17 is the number of protons (and electrons), and 52 comes from adding the two numbers.

Answer

A) 35

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B) 18

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C) 17

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D) 52

An atom of chlorine is represented as $^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}$. How many neutrons does it contain?

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