AIPMT PRELIMS2004Physics-Nuclear Physics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Physics Nuclear Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

A nucleus represented by the symbol ²⁴₁₂X has :-

A

Z protons and A−Z neutrons

B

Z protons and A neutrons

C

A protons and Z−A neutrons

D

Z neutrons and A−Z protons

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The atomic number Z represents the number of protons, and the mass number A is the sum of protons and neutrons.

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