The nucleon number and the proton number of a neutral atom of an element are...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1994

The nucleon number and the proton number of a neutral atom of an element are 238 and 92 respectively. What is the number of neutrons in the atom?

  • A. 330
  • B. 238
  • C. 146
  • D. 119

Correct Answer: C. 146

Explanation

238 - 92 = 146



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