MCQ
An atom has $26$  electrons and its atomic weight is $56.$  The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the atom will be
  • A
    $26$
  • $30$
  • C
    $36$
  • D
    $56$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$30$
b
(b) $_{26}{X^{56}}$ $A = P + N = Z + N = E + N$

$N = A - E = 56 - 26 = 30$

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