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How many neutrons does 85Rb have?

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Final answer:

Rubidium-85 has 48 neutrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The element with the symbol Rb represents rubidium. Rubidium has an atomic number of 37, which means it has 37 protons. The mass number of rubidium-85 is 85, so it has 85 total nucleons (protons + neutrons). To find the number of neutrons, subtract the number of protons from the mass number. In this case, 85 - 37 = 48 neutrons.

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