Question

2. How do we find the number of neutrons in an atom?

(10 Points)
a. Add the protons and electrons
b. Subtract the protons from the electrons
c. Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass
d. Subtract the atomic mass for the atomic number

Answer 1

Letter C. Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass

Answer 2

For all atoms with no charge, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. The mass number, 40, is the sum of the protons and the neutrons. To find the number of neutrons, subtract the number of protons from the mass number.

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