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Physics · May / June 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 34

5054The nucleus

A nucleus of an isotope of cobalt is represented by the symbol \[{}^{59}_{27}\text{Co}\]. What is the composition of this nucleus?

  1. A27 protons, 32 neutrons
  2. B27 protons, 59 neutrons
  3. C59 protons, 27 neutrons
  4. D59 protons, 32 neutrons

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Correct answer: A. 27 protons, 32 neutrons

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