The number of neutrons in the deuterium atom is/are
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The number of neutrons in the deuterium atom is/are
- A) 0
- B) 1
- C) 2
- D) 3
Correct Answer: B) 1
Explanation
Deuterium has a mass number of 2 and also has 1 electron. Since it is neutral, the neutron number = 2 - 1 = 1.
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