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How do you scientists determine the number of neutrons in an isotope of an atom?
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How do you scientists determine the number of neutrons in an isotope of an atom?

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To find the number of neutrons in an isotope, subtract the number of protons from the atomic mass of the isotope. The atomic number of the element equals the number of protons.
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