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Which of the following has magic number of protons and neutrons?

A

a. `._(82)Pb^(208)`

B

b. `._(2)He^(3)`

C

c. `._(50)Sn^(120)`

D

d. `._(82)Pb^(206)`

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To determine which of the given elements has a magic number of protons and neutrons, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Magic Numbers Magic numbers are specific numbers of protons or neutrons that result in a more stable nucleus. The known magic numbers for protons and neutrons are: - Protons: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 - Neutrons: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126 ### Step 2: Analyze Each Element We will analyze the given elements one by one to check their number of protons and neutrons. 1. **Lead (Pb) - 82, 208** - Protons (Z) = 82 (Atomic number) - Neutrons (N) = Mass number (A) - Atomic number (Z) = 208 - 82 = 126 - Magic Numbers: Protons = 82 (magic), Neutrons = 126 (magic) 2. **Helium (He) - 2, 3** - Protons (Z) = 2 (Atomic number) - Neutrons (N) = Mass number (A) - Atomic number (Z) = 3 - 2 = 1 - Magic Numbers: Protons = 2 (magic), Neutrons = 1 (not magic) 3. **Tin (Sn) - 50, 120** - Protons (Z) = 50 (Atomic number) - Neutrons (N) = Mass number (A) - Atomic number (Z) = 120 - 50 = 70 - Magic Numbers: Protons = 50 (magic), Neutrons = 70 (not magic) 4. **Lead (Pb) - 82, 206** - Protons (Z) = 82 (Atomic number) - Neutrons (N) = Mass number (A) - Atomic number (Z) = 206 - 82 = 124 - Magic Numbers: Protons = 82 (magic), Neutrons = 124 (not magic) ### Step 3: Conclusion From the analysis: - The first lead isotope (82, 208) has both magic numbers for protons (82) and neutrons (126). - The other elements do not have both protons and neutrons as magic numbers. Thus, the element that has magic numbers of protons and neutrons is **Lead (82, 208)**. ### Final Answer The answer is **Option A: Lead (82, 208)**. ---

To determine which of the given elements has a magic number of protons and neutrons, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Magic Numbers Magic numbers are specific numbers of protons or neutrons that result in a more stable nucleus. The known magic numbers for protons and neutrons are: - Protons: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 - Neutrons: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126 ### Step 2: Analyze Each Element ...
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