Suppose you know the number of protons in an atom. What other information would you need in order to determine the mass of the atom? Explain your reasoning.

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Suppose you know the number of protons in an atom. What other information would you need in order to determine the mass of the atom? Explain your reasoning.

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you need to know the neutrons because the atomic mass is made up of the number of protons and neutrons

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