Cobalt has a mass number of 59 and an atomic number of 27. A student wants to create a model of a cobalt atom. Which statement about the model is correct? (1 point)

Question

a The model should show 27 protons and 27 neutrons.
b The model should show 27 protons and 32 neutrons.
c The model should show 59 protons and 27 neutrons.
d The model should show 32 protons and 59 neutrons.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

b) The model should show 27 protons and 32 neutrons.