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How many electrons are found in a neutral atom of mercury-200

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80 electrons

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80 electrons

So, there must be 201 - 80 = 121 neutrons. Since atoms are electrically neutral, there must be as many electrons as there are protons. A mercury atom needs 80 electrons to balance the 80 protons

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