Question

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1. An atom of platinum has a mass number of 195 and an atomic number of 78. How many protons and neutrons are in this atom? – Calculate your answer and please note that work must be shown to earn credit.

Answer 1

neutrons=117

protons=78

Answer:

Platinum has mass number 195.

The atomic number of platinum =78

so the number of protons is 78.

By using simple formulas

we can find out that how many neutrons and protons are present in an atom of platinum-195.

Mass number = neutrons + protons

195=neutrons + 78

neutrons=195-78=117

so the number of neutrons is 117.