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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An atom W has 17 electrons and 18 neutrons. Which of the following representations of the atom is correct?

  • A. ¹⁷₁₈W
  • B. ¹⁸₁₇W
  • C. ³⁵₁₇WCorrect
  • D. ³⁵₁₈W

Explanation

Mass number = protons + neutrons = 17+18 = 35. So W is represented as ³⁵₁₇W.

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