The isotope of an atom contains 40 protons and 51 neutrons that only has two neutrons added to it. what isotope is created

A) zirconium-30

B) Antimony-53

C) Zirconium-93

D) Antimony-93

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Rudy Mcdonald

9 February, 12:34

The isotope of an atom contains 40 protons and 51 neutrons that only has two neutrons added to it. what isotope is created

A) zirconium-30

B) Antimony-53

C) Zirconium-93

D) Antimony-93

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Julie Chapman · Answer 1

Well, the isotope has the same atomic# as the atom, so it must be Zirconium still. When you add together all the neutrons and protons (that have negligibly similar mass), you'll find that the answer is Zirconium 93

The isotope of an atom contains 40 protons and 51 neutrons that only has two neutrons added to it. what isotope is createdA) zirconium-30B) Antimony-53C) Zirconium-93D) Antimony-93

The isotope of an atom contains 40 protons and 51 neutrons that only has two neutrons added to it. what isotope is created

A) zirconium-30

B) Antimony-53

C) Zirconium-93

D) Antimony-93