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An atom has 7 electrons in its M - shell and contains 18 neutrons in its nucleus. What is its mass number

Correct Answer: 35

Explanation:

According to Bohr model, Each shell can occupy 2 n 2  electrons in their orbits where n=1,2,3.. for K,L,M,..


 


The atom has 2 electrons in k, 8 electrons in L and 7 electrons in M = 2 + 8 + 7 = 17


 


And given that its nucleus has 18 neutrons


 


=> its mass number = number of (electrons + neutrons ) = 17 + 18 = 35


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