[References] Americium-241 is an isotope of americium used in household smoke detectors. This element has 11 known isotopes, none of which occurs in nature, but must be made in the laboratory. a. Give the number of protons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of protons D b. Give the number of electrons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of electrons= c. Give the number of neutrons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of neutrons = Submit Answer Try Another Version 1 item attempt remaining

[References] Americium-241 is an isotope of americium used in household smoke detectors. This element has 11 known isotopes, none of which occurs in nature, but must be made in the laboratory. a. Give the number of protons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of protons D b. Give the number of electrons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of electrons= c. Give the number of neutrons in an atom of the isotope americium-242. Number of neutrons = Submit Answer Try Another Version 1 item attempt remaining

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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