Question:

Of the following atoms, which one has the highest n/p ratio?

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • $Ne^{16}$
  • $O^{16}$
  • $F^{16}$
  • $N^{16}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Highest n/p ratio $_{10}Ne^{16} \Rightarrow^{p=10}_{n=6}\quad\quad\frac{n}{p}=\frac{6}{10}=0.6;\, _{8}O^{16}\,\Rightarrow^{p=8}_{n=8}\qquad n/p=1$ $_{9}F^{16} \Rightarrow^{p=9}_{n=7}\, \frac{n}{p}=\frac{7}{9}; \, _{7} N^{16} \Rightarrow^{p=7}_{n=9}\, n/p=\frac{9}{7} =1.2857\,_{=0.778}$
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