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Calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in \({ }_{16}^{32} \mathrm{~S}^{2-}\).
ChemistryStructure of AtomAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (21 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A \(14,18,16\)
  • B \(16,16,14\)
  • C \(18,16,14\)
  • D \(16,16,18\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \(16,16,18\)
An element can be represented as \({ }_Z^A X\). where, \(X=\) symbol of element
\(Z=\) atomic number or number of protons
\(A=\) mass number \(=\) sum of number of protons and neutrons
Therefore, for \({ }_{16}^{32} \mathrm{~S}^{-2}\), number of protons \(=16\), number of neturons \(=32-16=16\) and electrons \(=18\)
Hence, the correct option is (d).

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