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One atom of an element possesses 80 protons, 80 electrons, and 121 neutrons. Given this information, what is the atomic mass of the element?

a)160
2) 281
3)201
4) 41

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Answer:

I think the answer is 4) 41

Step-by-step explanation:

APE= atomic number, proton and the electrons are the same number

MAN= mass = atomic number - neutrons

121 - 80 = 41

i haven't done this in a while so hope this helps :)

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