What are the values of Z and A for an atom of silicon that contains 15 neutrons?
A) Z=14, A=15
B) Z=15, A=14
C) Z=29, A=14
D) Z=14, A=29
E) Z=15, A=29

Name: What are the values of Z and A for an atom of silicon that contains 15 neutrons? A) Z=14, A=15 B) Z=15, A=14 C) Z=29, A=14 D) Z=14, A=29 E) Z=15, A=29
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Silicon has an atomic number (Z) of 14, which is the number of protons. The mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons, so with 15 neutrons, A = 14 (protons) + 15 (neutrons) = 29.

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