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Q.

If the mass number of an atom is A = 40 and its electron configuration is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2 , 3p6 the number of neutrons and protons in its nucleus will be ................... respectively.

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a

20, 20

b

18, 22

c

22, 18

d

18, 18

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Number of protons = 2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 6 = 18

Number of neutrons = 40 - 18 = 22.

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