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Q.

The atomic number of an element is 11 and its mass number is 23. The correct order representing the number of electrons, protons and neutrons respectively in this atom is :

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a

11, 11, 12

b

11, 12, 11

c

12, 11, 11

d

23, 11, 23

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The element with the atomic number Z=11  and mass number A=23  is sodium (Na). In neutral atom number of protons is equal to number of electrons. Hence, Na contains total 11 electrons in different shells.

Number of neutrons in sodim atom is n=AZ

So, that  n=2311=12

Therefore, the correct answer is option A. 

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The atomic number of an element is 11 and its mass number is 23. The correct order representing the number of electrons, protons and neutrons respectively in this atom is :