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What is the number of neutrons in a atom equal to?

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Answer:

Mostly to the number of protons, which add up to the mass of the atom. However, in isotopes, the number of neutrons are not equal t the number of protons, for eg. sodium

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The number of neutrons is equal to the number of protons and electrons for a balanced atom.

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