JEE Main Chemistry question
The maximum sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an isotope of hydrogen is:
Answer: (D)
Solution
Tritium () has 1 proton and 2 neutrons, giving the maximum sum of 3 among hydrogen's isotopes.
The maximum sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an isotope of hydrogen is:
Tritium () has 1 proton and 2 neutrons, giving the maximum sum of 3 among hydrogen's isotopes.