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Multiple Choice
How many neutrons are present in the isotope lithium-8?
A
8
B
3
C
5
D
1
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the atomic number (Z) of lithium, which is the number of protons. For lithium, Z = 3.
Recognize that the isotope notation lithium-8 means the mass number (A) is 8. The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Use the formula to find the number of neutrons (N): \(N = A - Z\).
Substitute the known values: \(N = 8 - 3\).
Calculate the difference to find the number of neutrons in lithium-8.