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The nucleus of tritium consists of _______________.

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a

1 proton & 1 neutron

b

1 proton & 3 neutrons

c

1 proton & zero neutrons

d

1 proton & 2 neutrons

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Tritium is the isotope of hydrogen element.

Tritium has one proton and two neutrons of its nucleus.

1H1(Protium)      1H2(Deutirium)    1H3(Tritium)Hydrogen Isotopes

For tritium, Z=1 and A=3

So, number of neutrons in tritium is

Neutrons=AZ

                =31=2

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The nucleus of tritium consists of _______________.