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If an atom with a mass number of 27 has 14 neutrons,it is an isotope of which element​

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Answer:

Aluminum

Explanation

mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons

Number of protons = mass number - number of neutrons

No of protons = 27-14 = 13

Aluminum contains 13 protons

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Answer:

the number of neutrons in above isotope = A - Z = 27 - 13 = 14. Note: The molar mass of aluminium, which is average of atomic masses of all isotopes = 26.981538 g/mol, since 13Al27 is the major isotope.

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