How many neutrons are present in the nucleus of a phosphorus-32 (32P) atom (see

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Hawke

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on: May 26, 2013

How many neutrons are present in the nucleus of a phosphorus-32 (32P) atom (see the figure above)?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 16
D) 17
E) 32

coco

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Reply #1 on: May 26, 2013

Answer: D

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