. What is the total number of protons, neutrons,
and electrons in a cadmium, Cd, atom that has
a mass number of 112?
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Answer :

JoshEast

Answer:

# of Proton: 48

# of Electron: 48

# ofNeutron: 64

Explanation:

The atomic number of cadmium is 48.

∴  atomic number = protons = electrons = 48.

Neutrons = mass number - atomic number

∴ Neutrons = 112 - 48 = 64.

⇒ number of protons= 48; neutrons= 64; electrons=48

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