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How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei? \(_{6}^{13}\textrm{C}\)\(_{8}^{16}\textrm{O}\)\(_{12}^{24}\textrm{Mg}\)\(_{26}^{56}\textrm{Fe}\)\(_{38}^{88}\textrm{Sr}\).

Updated On: Jan 21, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Concept Used:

For a nucleus AZX:

Number of protons = Z
Number of neutrons = A − Z


(i) 136C

Protons = 6
Neutrons = 13 − 6 = 7


(ii) 168O

Protons = 8
Neutrons = 16 − 8 = 8


(iii) 2412Mg

Protons = 12
Neutrons = 24 − 12 = 12


(iv) 5626Fe

Protons = 26
Neutrons = 56 − 26 = 30


(v) 8838Sr

Protons = 38
Neutrons = 88 − 38 = 50


Final Answer:

136C → Protons = 6, Neutrons = 7
168O → Protons = 8, Neutrons = 8
2412Mg → Protons = 12, Neutrons = 12
5626Fe → Protons = 26, Neutrons = 30
8838Sr → Protons = 38, Neutrons = 50

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