The electrons possess negligible mass. They do not contribute much to the mass of an atom.
Therefore, the entire mass of an atom is supposed to be present in the nucleus...
For the given nuclide,
Atomic number, Z = 18,
Mass number, A = 40
Number of protons = Number of electrons = Z = 18
Number of neutrons (N) = A – Z = 40...
Correct Option is : (C) 18, 15, 16
Atomic Number = Number of Protons
Mass Number = Number of Protons + Number of Neutrons
Number of Electron = Atomic Number -(Number of Charges)
Therefore,
Number of...