O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/12 · May/June 2023 · Q341 Mark
A nucleus of an isotope of cobalt is represented by the symbol ⁵⁹₂₇Co. What is the composition of this nucleus?
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Anumber of protons: 27, number of neutrons: 32
Bnumber of protons: 27, number of neutrons: 59
Cnumber of protons: 59, number of neutrons: 27
Dnumber of protons: 59, number of neutrons: 32
✓ Correct answer
A: number of protons: 27, number of neutrons: 32
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