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Calculate the number of neutrons present in the nucleus of an element X which is represented as `""_(15)^(31)X`.

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`""_(15)^(31)X` represents
Atomic number, Z = 15
Mass number, A = 31
`therefore` Number of nuetrons = A - Z = 31 - 15 = 16
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