Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A nuclide of radon-222 is written as $^{222}_{86}\text{Rn}$. In the nucleus of this nuclide, how many protons are present and how many neutrons are present?

  • A86 protons, 136 neutrons
  • B86 protons, 222 neutrons
  • C222 protons, 86 neutrons
  • D222 protons, 136 neutrons

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