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Californium, a radioactive metallic element, is primarily used in neutron sources and nuclear reactors. It consists of 98 protons, 153 neutrons, and 98 electrons.
Californium protons
- Protons = atomic number
From the periodic table, find the atomic number of californium.
The atomic number of californium is 98. Hence, californium has a total of 98 protons.
Californium neutrons
- Neutrons = atomic mass – atomic number
The atomic mass of californium is 251 and the atomic number of californium is 98.
Subtract the atomic number (98) from the atomic mass (251). Hence, californium has a total of 251 – 98 = 153 neutrons.
Californium electrons
- Electrons = atomic number
The atomic number of californium is 98. Hence, californium has a total of 98 electrons.
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- https://material-properties.org/californium-protons-neutrons-electrons-electron-configuration/
- https://valenceelectrons.com/californium-protons-neutrons-electrons/
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