The symbol for an atom of strontium is 90₃₈Sr. What is the neutron number of the atom?

Answer: 52
Explanation
  • Neutron number = Mass number - Atomic number = 90 - 38 = 52.
  • Strontium's atomic number (38) represents protons, and the difference gives neutrons.
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