MCQ
Consider an imaginary ion ${ }_{22}^{48} X ^{3-}$. The nucleus contains 'a'$\%$ more neutrons than the number of electrons in the ion. The value of '$a$' is $.....$ [nearest integer]
  • $4$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $5$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$4$
a
${ }_{22}^{48} X ^{3-}$

No. of neutrons $=26$

No. of electrons $=25$

$\%$ of extra neutrons

than electrons $=\frac{26-25}{25} \times 100=4$

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