How Many Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons Are in an Atom

question 49

Multiple Choice

How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an atom of ¹⁹⁷Au, the most common isotope of gold?

• A)197, 79, 118
• B)118, 79, 79
• C)79, 197, 79
• D)79, 118, 118
• E)79, 118, 79

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