IB skill practice

Use nuclear notation for atoms and ions

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Neutrons from mass and atomic number

An atom in a battery materials lesson has mass number \(24\) and atomic number \(12\). Calculate the number of neutrons. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.