Americium-241 is a radioactive isotope used in smoke detectors.If the symbol for this isotope is 241
95 Am,which of the following correctly describes its subatomic composition?
A) 241 protons,241 electrons,95 neutrons
B) 95 neutrons,241 protons,146 electrons
C) 95 protons,95 electrons,51 neutrons
D) 146 neutrons,95 protons,51 electrons
E) 95 protons,95 electrons,146 neutrons
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