Americium-241 Is an Isotope Used in Smoke Detectors

question 8

Multiple Choice

Americium-241 is an isotope used in smoke detectors.What is the composition of a neutral atom of Americium-241?

• A)241 protons,95 neutrons,241 electrons
• B)241 protons,95 neutrons,146 electrons
• C)95 protons,146 neutrons,95 electrons
• D)95 protons,146 neutrons,51 electrons
• E)95 protons,241 neutrons,95 electrons

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