In the nucleus of an adam there are 18 protons and 20 neutrons what are the atomic number and mass number of this isotope

The atomic number this isotope is 18.

The atomic mass this isotope is 38.

Explanation:

Atomic number(Z) = Total numbers of protons

Mass number (A) = Total number of protons(Z) + Total number of neutrons(N)

A = Z + N

We have :

Number of protons in a nucleus of a given atom of an isotope, Z= 18

Number of neutrons in a nucleus of a given atom of an isotope, N= 20

A = Z + N = 18 + 20 = 38

The atomic number this isotope is 18.

The mass number  this isotope is 38.

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