How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does cobalt-60 have? Is this a "normal" isotope of cobalt and how do you know?

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Tim Penner · Answer 1 · 2023-02-24T20:31:51+0000

Cobalt-60 has 27 protons (thus 33 neutrons). If an inter-nucleus neutron decays and emits an electron, this neutron transforms into a proton. Now we have 28 protons and 32 neutrons.

How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does cobalt-60 have? Is this a "normal" isotope of cobalt and how do you know?

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