The atomic number of Re is 75. The atomic mass of one of its isotopes is 186. How many neutrons are in an atom of this isotope?
A. 75
B.111
C. 186
D. 261

B.111

Explanation:

Atomic mass = number of protons(or atomic number) + number of neutrons

186 = 75 + number of neutrons

number of neutrons = 186 -75 = 111

it is to be noted that an alpha particle is an helium nucleus. so it contains 2 protons 2 neutrons and has a mass number of 4. when alpha decay particles are ejected from the nucleus it gets transformed into an atom which has atomic number less than 2 and a mass number less than 4.

an equation that could represent alpha decay is radium 226 decay of alpha particle forms radon 222.

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