Question

There are 15 protons and 16 neutrons in the nucleus of an element. Calculate its atomic number

and mass number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Atomic number is 15 as the number of protons represents the atomic number of element

Explanation:

Mass number = Number of protons +Number of neutrons

Therefore, Mass Number =15+16

=31

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Answer 2

Answer:

Atomic number of the element is 15 as the number of protons in one atom of the element represents the atomic number of that element.

Mass number is element = number of protons + number of neurons

= 15 + 16

= 31