Q2 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

An element with mass number 181 contains 32% more neutrons as compared to protons. What is the symbol of that element?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Pt
  • B
    Pd
  • C
    Au
  • D
    Hg

Solution

Let a be the number of protons in an element. 
The number of neutrons is

a+0.32a=1.32a 
As the mass number is 181. 
It is equal to the sum of the number of protons and the number of neutrons.
181=a + 1.32aa=78

Which is equal to atomic number of Pt.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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