What Are the Values of Z and a for an Atom

question 39

Multiple Choice

What are the values of Z and A for an atom of silicon that contains 15 neutrons?

• A) Z=14, A=15
• B) Z=15, A=14
• C) Z=29, A=14
• D) Z=14, A=29
• E) Z=15, A=29

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