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Hg2+(mercury ion) contains 80 protons, 78 electrons, and 120 neutrons. Its mass number is

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a

200

b

205

c

210 

d

211

answer is A.

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The mass number of an atom or ion is the sum of its protons and neutrons. In this case, the mercury ion has 80 protons and 120 nucleons (protons + neutrons). Therefore,

Mass Number = 80 protons + 120 neutrons = 200

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