Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A strontium isotope is represented by the nuclide notation $^{84}_{38}\text{Sr}$. In the nucleus of this isotope, how many protons and how many neutrons are present?

  • A38 protons, 46 neutrons
  • B38 protons, 84 neutrons
  • C46 protons, 38 neutrons
  • D46 protons, 84 neutrons

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