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How many neutrons are in the hydrogen isotope named tritium

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The hydrogen isotope called tritium has two neutrons. Standard hydrogen, also known as protium, has no neutrons. However, tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen and contains one proton and two neutrons, which makes it heavier than regular hydrogen.
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