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WAEC Physics 2018 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A nuclide is represented by ⁷⁰₃₂X. Determine its neutron-proton ratio

  • A. 0.5
  • B. 0.8
  • C. 1.2Correct
  • D. 1.5

Explanation

Number of neutrons = 70−32 = 38. Neutron-to-proton ratio = 38/32 = 1.2.

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