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Isotope of an element contains 19.23% more neutrons as compared to protons. The correct element along with its mass number is: (Given Atomic number Fe: 26, Co: 27)

A

56Fe

B

57Fe

C

57Co

D

60Co

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the number of protons be pp (which is equal to the atomic number ZZ) and the number of neutrons be nn. According to the question: n=p+19.23100p=1.1923pn = p + \frac{19.23}{100}p = 1.1923 p The mass number (AA) is the sum of protons and neutrons: A=n+p=1.1923p+p=2.1923pA = n + p = 1.1923 p + p = 2.1923 p

Now, test the given atomic numbers:

  1. For Iron (FeFe), Z=26Z = 26: A=2.1923×26=56.999857A = 2.1923 \times 26 = 56.9998 \approx 57 This corresponds to the isotope 57Fe^{57}Fe.
  2. For Cobalt (CoCo), Z=27Z = 27: A=2.1923×27=59.19A = 2.1923 \times 27 = 59.19 This does not result in a whole number close to the options (57Co^{57}Co or 60Co^{60}Co).

Thus, the correct element and mass number is 57Fe^{57}Fe.

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