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If an atom has an atomic number of 6 and a mass number of 14, how many protons, electrons, and neutrons are in the atom?

I know there are 6 protons but how do you find neutrons and electrons?

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electrons balance charge of protons.

mass number is protons and neutrons (more massive than electrons)

14=8+6

8 neutrons

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