How to calculate the spin of an atom

Question

If given an atom say ${^{108}_{47}Ag}$, what is the systematic way to determine its spin so that one knows whether it is a boson or a fermion?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 04 '18 at 21:15

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Count up the total number of protons, neutrons and electrons. If the total is odd it's a fermion; if even, a boson. No compicated spinology needed.

answered Nov 04 '18 at 21:15

mike stone

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