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Multiple Choice
How many neutrons are present in the isotope tin-124?
A
124
B
74
C
50
D
62
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the atomic number (Z) of tin (Sn), which is the number of protons in the nucleus. For tin, Z = 50.
Recognize that the isotope notation 'tin-124' means the mass number (A) is 124. The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Use the relationship between mass number, protons, and neutrons: \(A = Z + N\), where \(N\) is the number of neutrons.
Rearrange the formula to solve for neutrons: \(N = A - Z\).
Substitute the known values: \(N = 124 - 50\), which gives the number of neutrons in tin-124.