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Question
What are nucleons? How many nucleons are present in Phosphorous? Draw its structure.
Solution
Nucleons: Particles which constitute the nucleus are called nucleons.
Protons and neutrons are nucleons.
The atomic mass of phosphorus = 31
Atomic number = 15
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