Molybdenum Has an Atomic Number of 42

question 5

Multiple Choice

Molybdenum has an atomic number of 42. Several common isotopes exist, with mass numbers from 92-100. Which of the following can be true?

• A) Molybdenum atoms can have between 50 and 58 neutrons.
• B) Molybdenum atoms can have between 50 and 58 protons.
• C) Molybdenum atoms can have between 50 and 58 electrons.
• D) Isotopes of molybdenum have different numbers of electrons.

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