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Question
Sulphur has an atomic number of 16 and a mass number of 32. State the number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of sulphur.
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Solution
Protons – Atomic number = 16 = P
Number of Neutrons = A – P = 32 – 16 = 16
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