A copper atom has an atomic number of 29 and an atomic mass of 64. What
is the structure of this atom?
A. It has a central nucleus composed of 35 protons and 29 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
B. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 35 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
C. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 64 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 29 electrons.
D. It has a central nucleus composed of 29 protons and 29 neutrons,
surrounded by an electron cloud containing 35 electrons.