An element with mass number 81 contains 131.7% more neutrons as compared to protons. The atomic number of element is
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answer is 35.
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Mass number (N + P) = 81Let number of Protons = PThen, neutrons = (81 - N)Also, N=P×131.7100=1.317P∴ P+N=81⇒ P+1.317P=81 ⇒ 2.317P=81 P=34.96≈35 (whole number) Thus, protons =35 (It is Br ) and neutrons =81−35=46 Hence, atomic symbol is 3581Br.