How many protons and electrons are present in a platinum atom?

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2007-11-02 15:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

2007-11-02 15:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The atomic number of Platinum is 78, therefore there are 78 protons in the nucleus. There are also 78 electrons in the neutral ion of platinum.

2007-11-02 16:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by mikeb72654 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

78.

2007-11-02 19:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋