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Zirconium has an atomic number of 40. How many neutrons are there in an isotope of zirconium-92?

A. 40
B. 52
C. 92
D. 132

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NOTE
atomic number =number of protons and electrons
however number of neutrons with protons gives mass number .
92-40 =52 (B)