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The two kinds of nucleons.
Answer to Problem 19A
The two kinds of nucleons are protons and neutrons.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
An atom consists of positively charged nucleus encircled by a negatively charged electrons. These electrons are revolving around the nucleus in regular orbits. Nucleus of an atom comprises of the protons and neutrons. The number of electrons existing in an atom is equal to the number of protons in that atom.
Two kinds on nucleons in an atom are protons and neutrons. Total mass of nucleons in an atom represents the mass number of that particular atom. Mass of proton and neutron is
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