An element 'X’ with mass number of 27 has 14 neutrons. How many electrons does X have? ​ A)14; B)15; C)13; D)12

Alyssa Hanson

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2023-03-23

An element 'X’ with mass number of 27 has 14 neutrons. How many electrons does X have? ​ A14 B15 C13 D12

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Rizdrusiadamihn8h

Rizdrusiadamihn8h

Beginner2023-03-24Added 4 answers

The correct answer is C 13
Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons​
That is, 27 = number of protons + 14​
Number of protons = 27 – 14 = 13​
Since, for a neutral atom, number of protons = number of electrons​
Therefore, number of electrons = 13​

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