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How many neutrons are found in the nucleus of one atom of chlorine-37?
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∙ 11y ago
The "37" in the question refers to the mass number, the total number of protons plus neutrons. We are trying to figure out how many nuetrons there are, but one thing we absolutely do know is the number of protons. All atoms of the same element contain the same number of protons, which is also the same as the atomic number. So if you have a Periodic Table, you would see that chlorine's atomic number is 17. Then all we need to do is a little subtraction (37-17) to find the number of neutrons, 20.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe number of neutrons in an atom of an isotope equals the mass number of the isotope minus the atomic number of the nucleus. The atomic number of chlorine is 17; therefore, the answer is 35 - 17 = 18 neutrons.
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∙ 12y agoChlorine-37 contains 20 neutrons.
Time for an atom lesson: Chlorine is number 17 on the Periodic Table, which means it has 17 protons. Chlorine-37 has 37 total protons and neutrons (that is not a coincidence-- Carbon-12 has 12 total, Hydrogen-1 has 1 total, etc.). The rest is simple math- 37 total minus 17 protons equals 20 neutrons. You can do this for any element.
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∙ 12y agoSee a thoroughgoing answer under the related question, "How many protons neutrons and electrons are in chlorine?"
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∙ 11y agoThe isotope 37Cl has 20 neutrons.
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Where are the protons and neutrons found in an atom?
Protons and neutrons are normally found in the atomic nucleus.
When the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are?
The protons and neutrons of an atom are found in the nucleus of the atom.
What is found with protons in the nucleus of an atom?
11
What can be found in an atom's nucleus?
The nucleus can be found in the center of an atom. The electrons can be found in the 'surface' if an atom is considered to be a sphere.
Where are protons and neutrons located in?
All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus (center) Protons are positvely charged (red) neutrons are green, electrons are negatively charged and yellow
Is the proton of an atom found in the nucleus?
Yes protons and neutrons are found in the atomic nucleus.
Protons and neutrons are found in this part of an atom?
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom. These subatomic particles "bond" together during fusion to create the nucleus.
Where are protons and neutrons found?
They are found in the Nucleus of the Atom.
Which subatomic particle are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.
Is a proton found in the nucleus of an atom?
Yes, protons are found in the nucleus of an atom, as are neutrons.
Within an atom protons and neutrons are found in the?
Protons are found in nucleus, as neutrons are also.
Can be found in the nucleus?
nucleus of an atom: protons and neutrons
Which of these is the part of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons?
The Nucleus. Which is inside the electron clouds.
Where are neutrons and protons found in a atom?
In the atom's nucleus.
Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Yes, along with protons, neutrons are most often found in the nucleus of an atom.
Where in the atom are neutrons?
Neutrons can be found in the centre of the atom (the nucleus), along with protons.
What two particles are found in the nucleus?
The neutral particles found in the nucleus on an atom are called neutrons. Positive particles found in the nucleus are protons.
