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)

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

The model should show 32 protons and 59 neutrons.
The model should show 32 protons and 59 neutrons.

The model should show 59 protons and 27 neutrons.
The model should show 59 protons and 27 neutrons.

The model should show 27 protons and 27 neutrons.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the model of a cobalt atom is:

The model should show 27 protons and 32 neutrons.

Here's the reasoning:

• The atomic number of cobalt is 27, which means it has 27 protons.

• The mass number is 59, which is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

• To find the number of neutrons, you can use the formula:

  \[ \text{Neutrons} = \text{Mass number} - \text{Atomic number} = 59 - 27 = 32 \]

So, a cobalt atom consists of 27 protons and 32 neutrons.