Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Nuclear Fission and Fusion - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 161: 5.51a

Answer

There are 11 protons in the nucleus of sodium. This is equal to the atomic number found on the periodic table.

Work Step by Step

There are 14 neutrons in Sodium-25. This is the atomic mass minus the atomic number.
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