Question

How many protons and neutrons are in the following isotope radium-226

Answer 1

Protons= 88

Neutrons= 138.

The weight of an element is comprised of entirely protons and neutrons. To get the protons look at the atomic number on the periodic table (88) and those are your protons. To get the neutrons take the weight of the isotope that you have and subtract the protons, giving you 138.