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Question 22 of 46 in Radioactivity

THE STABILITY OF ISOTOPES

1 mark · Easy

A nucleus of chlorine-37 has an atomic number 17. How many neutrons does it have?

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20 (±0)

Common mistakes: 37; 17

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A1 · 1 mark · Gives number of neutrons: 37 - 17 = 20

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