J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    A nucleus represented by the symbol ZXA has:

    A)  Z neutrons and (A - Z) protons

    B)  Z protons and (A - Z) neutrons

    C)  Z protons and A neutrons

    D)  A protons and (Z - A) neutrons

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    In the symbol \[_{Z}{{X}^{A}},\]A gives the mass number (sum of neutrons and protons) and Z the atomic number (protons). Therefore, number of neutrons\[=A-Z\].


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