Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Nuclear Fission and Fusion - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 161: 5.51b

Answer

Nickel has 28 protons in its nucleus. This is equal to the atomic number found on the periodic table.

Work Step by Step

Nickel - 61 has 33 neutrons. This is the atomic number subtracted from the atomic mass.
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