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Identify the number of neutrons in one atom of sulfur with an isotopic mass number of 34 amu.

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The answer is 18.

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So, using the periodic table of elements, we know that the atomic number of sulfur is 16, which stands for the number of protons/electrons in the atom. Since the mass number, in this case is 34, is the sum of protons and neutrons, all we have to do is subtract 16 from 34, which will give us 18, the number of neutrons for this isotope of sulfur. :)
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