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The nucleus of  deuterium consists of 


 

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a

1 proton + zero neutron


 

b

1 proton + 3 neutrons


 

c

1 proton + 1 neutron


 

d

1 proton + 2 neutrons


 

answer is A.

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Solution:

Concept: Isotopes are the atoms of the same element, with the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons  Isotopes of hydrogen are Protium, Deuterium, Tritium 

Deuterium H12 has atomic number 1 and atomic mass 2u, as it has 1 proton and 1 neutron in its nucleus 

Hence, The nucleus of  deuterium consists of 1 proton + 1 neutron


 


 

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