How did you figure out the number of neutrons in each atom?

StaticVariable asked Aug 6, 2022

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StaticVariable asked Aug 6, 2022

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To get number of neutrons, you must have the mass number and atomic number of that atom.

$neutrons = mass \: number - atomic \: number \\$

atomic number is number of protons

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