The nucleus of an isotope of chlorine contains 20 neutrons

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Chemistry

Rigoberto

15 October, 20:43

The nucleus of an isotope of chlorine contains 20 neutrons

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Lane · Answer 1

true

Explanation:

i say this because an atom of chlorine-35 contains 18 neutrons (17 protons + 18 neutrons = 35 particles in the nucleus) while an atom of chlorine-37 contains 20 neutrons (17 protons + 20 neutrons = 37 particles in the nucleus). Adding or removing a neutron from an atom's nucleus creates isotopes of a particular element.

Braydon Abbott · Answer 2

An atom of chlorine-35 contains 18 neutrons (17 protons + 18 neutrons = 35 particles in the nucleus) while an atom of chlorine-37 contains 20 neutrons (17 protons + 20 neutrons = 37 particles in the nucleus). Adding or removing a neutron from an atom's nucleus creates isotopes of a particular element.