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The isotope of an atom contains 40 protons and 51 neutrons that only has two neutrons added to it. what isotope is created

A) zirconium-30

B) Antimony-53

C) Zirconium-93

D) Antimony-93

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Well, the isotope has the same atomic# as the atom, so it must be Zirconium still. When you add together all the neutrons and protons (that have negligibly similar mass), you'll find that the answer is Zirconium 93

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