Question

How many neutrons are in an atom of chlorine?

Answer 1

`18`

Explanation:

Since we know that the mass of Chlorine is `35`, its atomic number is `17` and atomic number is the same as the proton it contains. Subtract the number of protons to the atomic mass.

`35-17=18`

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