Determine the Number of Protons and the Number of Neutrons

question 120

Short Answer

Determine the number of protons and the number of neutrons in an atom of Rb-85.

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Definitions:

Fertilized Egg

An egg cell that has been penetrated by a sperm cell, initiating the development of a new organism.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, part of the menstrual cycle that prepares the body for pregnancy.