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The sum of the number of neutrons and the number of electrons in is

  1. A53
  2. B56
  3. C59
  4. D49

Answer: A

Neutrons = 56 - 26 = 30. Electrons = 26 - 3 = 23. Sum = 53. Using 26 electrons gives 56; adding 3 electrons gives 59.
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