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If the atomic number of an element is six and its mass number is 14, how many neutrons are contained in the nuclear us? A)20 B)6 C)8 D)
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If the atomic number of an element is six and its mass number is 14, how many neutrons are contained in the nuclear us?

A)20
B)6
C)8
D)

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To find neutrons, one must subtract the atomic mass by the atomic number; therefore, the answer would be C because 14-6= 8.
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