How Many Electrons Are in a Neutral Atom of Astatine-211

question 84

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are in a neutral atom of astatine-211?

• A) 1
• B) 85
• C) 86
• D) 211

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Definitions:

Electrons

Negatively charged subatomic particles orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that takes place in the mitochondria, involving the oxidation of acetyl-CoA to carbon dioxide and ATP production, also known as the Krebs cycle.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar that serves as a crucial energy source for living beings and is a constituent of numerous carbohydrates.

The Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).