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Calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons respectively in ${ }_7^{14} \mathrm{~N}^{3-}$.
ChemistryStructure of AtomTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (04 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $7,10,7$
  • B $7,7,10$
  • C $10,7,7$
  • D $7,7,7$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $7,7,10$
${ }_7^{14} \mathrm{~N}^{3-}$ nitrogen has an atomic number of 7 . So, it has 7 proton. To find the number of neutrons, have to substract the atomic number from the atomic mass. So, atomic mass of nitrogen is 14 . Neutron is- $14-7=7$. (A.M) (A.N)
When an ion has a negative charge, the atom has gained electrons, therefore to calculate the total number of present electrons, have to add the amount of extra charge to the atomic number, so, $7+3=10$ electrons.

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