On the periodic table of the elements, mercury (Hg) hasan atomic number of 80 and a mass number of 200.59.It has seven stable isotopes. The most abundant of theseprobably have ________.a. about 80 neutrons eachb. fewer than 80 neutrons eachc. more than 80 neutrons eachd. more electrons than neutrons

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On the periodic table of the elements, mercury (Hg) has
an atomic number of 80 and a mass number of 200.59.
It has seven stable isotopes. The most abundant of these
probably have ________.
a. about 80 neutrons each
b. fewer than 80 neutrons each
c. more than 80 neutrons each
d. more electrons than neutrons

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