wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

How many number of neutrons are there in 3717Cl?
  1. 20

Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A 20
Chlorine has two isotopes: 3517Cl and 3717Cl.

The atomic number of chlorine is 17 and mass number is 37 The number of neutrons is equal to the difference between the mass number of the atom (M) and the atomic number (Z).

Therefore, the number of neutrons present in tritium =3717=20.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Atoms_tackle
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon