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A nucleus of stable phosphorus has 15 protons and 16 neutrons. What is its atomic number and mass number ?

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16,31
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15,31
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1,15
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31,31
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Solution

The correct option is B 15,31
Atomic number is equal to number of proton =15
Mass number = Proton + neutron =15+16=31

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