Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 80: 53b

Answer

11 protons and 12 neutrons

Work Step by Step

Atomic number of the isotope $^{23}_{11}Na$ = 11 = $Z$ Mass number of $^{23}_{11}Na$ = 23 = $Z$ So, number of protons = Atomic number = 11 Number of neutrons = $A - Z = 23-11 $ = 12
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