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A neutral atom has the following characteristics atomic number 16 atomic mass 32 determine the value of this atoms electrons protons and neutrons

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Atomic number = # of protons (or electrons). Atomic mass= # of protons + # of neutrons, therefore, protons=16, electrons=16 & neutrons=16
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