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How many protons and neutrons does the isotope Chromium - 58 have? For 14 points need answer before tomorrow

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Chromium-58 has 24 protons and 34 neutrons, obtained by subtracting Chromium's atomic number (24) from its mass number (58).

Step-by-step explanation:

The isotope Chromium-58 has 24 protons, as all isotopes of Chromium (Cr) have 24 protons which is the atomic number of the element. To find the number of neutrons in Chromium-58, we subtract the atomic number from the mass number. Thus, 58 (mass number) - 24 (atomic number) gives us 34 neutrons. Therefore, Chromium-58 has 24 protons and 34 neutrons in its nucleus.

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24 protons and 34 neutrons
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