OWLv2 for Masterton/Hurley's Chemistry: Principles and Reactions, 8th Edition, [Instant Access], 1 term (6 months)
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Chapter 2, Problem 8QAP
Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. It has been detected in the basement of some homes. In an atom of Rn-220,
(a) how many protons are there?
(b) how many neutrons are there?
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