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PLEASE PLEASE HELP 1. Using a neutral atom that has an atomic number of 28 and a mass number of 152, how many protons, electrons and neutrons are in this atom? Show your calculation.

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Answer:

The answer to your question is:

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Atomic number = Z = 28

Mass number = A = 152

Atomic number number = # of protons

Mass number = # of protons + # of neutrons

Then

Protons = 28

Electrons = 28

Neutrons = 152 - 28 = 124

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