Question

How many

neutrons would
be found in
carbon-15 if it
were to exist?
Show your work.

Answer 1

8 neutrons

A is the number of neutrons plus protons in the nucleus. However, we already know that there are 7 protons. Therefore, there must be 8 neutrons in the nucleus to add up to 15. Table 3.

Element Symbol Number of Neutrons

carbon 146C 8

nitrogen 147N 7

157N 8

oxygen 168O 8

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