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How many electrons does the isotope helium-5 have

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two electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Helium-5, like all other helium isotopes, has two protons and two electrons. Its different from the others in the fact that it has three neutrons. It is one of the unstable isotopes, having a half-life of significantly less than a picosecond (a trillionth of a second). your welcome!!

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