Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope which is particularly hazardous. Which of the following statements is true about an atom of strontium-90?

A) It contains 52 neutrons.
B) It contains 52 protons.
C) It contains 90 neutrons.
D) It contains 90 protons.


A

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