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The most common isotope of chromium is 52Cr. How many neutrons does an atom of 52Cr have?

a. 24
b. 28
c. 52
d. 80​

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To find the number of neutrons in an atom of a specific isotope, you can subtract the atomic number (which represents the number of protons) from the mass number (which represents the sum of protons and neutrons).

For chromium-52 (52Cr):

Atomic number (number of protons) = 24

Mass number (number of protons + number of neutrons) = 52

Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number

Number of neutrons = 52 - 24 = 28

So, an atom of 52Cr has 28 neutrons.

User Naqib Hakimi
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D or c I’m not sure maybe c sorry if it’s weonggg
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