Question

Using the periodic table and your knowledge of atomic structure. cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni) have almost identical atomic mass numbers. Comparing nickel and cobalt from the periodic table, which statement best describes the atoms?Nickel has one more neutron.
Cobalt has one less proton.


Both atoms will have the same number of neutrons.


Both atoms will have the same number of protons.

Answer 1

Cobalt has one less proton

Answer 2

CORRECT ANSWER IS COBALT HAS ONE LESS PROTON