Answer
36 Neutrons
Work Step by Step
From the symbol, we see that it has a mass number of 72, and there are 36 protons. Thus:
Number of neutrons = mass number - number of protons = $76-36=36$
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 2 - Chemical Compounds - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 90a: 11b
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