NDA2022General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
The mass number of argon is 40 . Which one of the following statements is correct?
Options
- AThe number of protons in argon is 22.
- BThe number of neutrons in argon is 18.
- CThe number of electrons in argon is 18.
- DThe sum of numbers of protons and electrons in argon is 40 .
Correct answer
C. The number of electrons in argon is 18.
Step-by-step solution
Argon is monatomic noble gas. Atomic number of Argon is 18. No. of proton of Ar = No . Of electron =18 Number of neutron = Mass number - number of proton 40-18=22