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how can you use the periodic table to determine the average number of neutrons in element has even though the number of neutrons is not listed
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how can you use the periodic table to determine the average number of neutrons in element has even though the number of neutrons is not listed

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The periodic table shows the atomic number ( # of protons) and average atomic mass (weight of protons and neutrons combined). You can subtract the number of protons from the atomic mass of that element to find number of neutrons.
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