Question

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The only naturally occurring isotopes of nitrogen are N-14 and N-15.

State the number of protons in an atom of N-15

Answer 1

The number of protons in an atom of N-15 is 7



Explanation:



Firstly, we need to define an isotope

Isotopes are two or more atoms that have the same atomic number and position in the periodic table but different mass numbers due to differences in the number of neutrons.



Recall that, atomic number = no of proton

Since the isotopes of nitrogen are N-14 and N-15

The atomic number of nitrogen is 7 according to its position in the periodic table



Hence, the number of protons in an atom of N-15 is 7