SSC MTS EXAM

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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An element with a mass number of 11 and an atomic number of 5 has how many neutrons?
A
11
B
5
C
6
D
16
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1 Expert Answer Boron having an atomic number of 5 means that it will have 5 protons. 11 atomic mass units in total. Neutrons also have a atomic mass unit of 1. So there are 6 neutrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Boron as 5 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 5 and an atomic mass of 11. Boron is in Period 2 of the Periodic Table because it has 2 electron shells.

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