A material uniformly containing 30 protons and 36 neutrons is what isotope and element?

A) ${}_{66}^{30}\mathrm{Zn}$
B) ${}_{30}^{36}\mathrm{Zn}$
C) ${}_{30}^{66}\mathrm{Zn}$
D) ${}_{36}^{66}\mathrm{Zn}$

Isotope

Forms of a specific chemical element distinguished by having identical proton counts yet varying quantities of neutrons within their cores.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom with no electric charge.

Protons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive electrical charge.