The atomic number of nickel-60 is 28. How many neutrons does this isotope have?

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NikolinaDobreva · Answer

Nickel-60, with an atomic number of 28, contains 32 neutrons. The atomic number represents the number of protons, and the difference between the mass number (60) and atomic number (28) gives the number of neutrons. ;

Answered by NikolinaDobreva | 2024-06-18

PhilDavis · Answer

Nickel-60 has 28 protons and 32 neutrons , with the number of neutrons calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number (60 - 28 = 32). ;

PhilDavis · Answer

Nickel-60, which has an atomic number of 28, contains 32 neutrons. This is found by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number. Therefore, the calculation is 60 − 28 = 32 . 
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The atomic number of nickel-60 is 28. How many neutrons does this isotope have?

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