For the given nuclide,
Atomic number, Z = 18,
Mass number, A = 40
Number of protons = Number of electrons = Z = 18
Number of neutrons (N) = A – Z = 40...
Correct Option is : (C) 18, 15, 16
Atomic Number = Number of Protons
Mass Number = Number of Protons + Number of Neutrons
Number of Electron = Atomic Number -(Number of Charges)
Therefore,
Number of...