How many neutrons are present in a stable atom of #Ag#?

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Joëlle
Jul 4, 2016

60 or 62 neutrons.

Explanation:

There are two stable isotops of silver (Ag):

  • Ag-107: 47 protons and 60 neutrons #-> "_47^107Ag#
  • Ag-109: 47 protons and 62 neutrons #-> "_47^109Ag#

52% of the stable Ag-isotopes is #"^107Ag#, 48% is #"^109Ag#.

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