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The nucleus of an atom contains 28 protons and has a mass of 60. How many neutrons does this atom have?

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Answer:

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Number of neutrons = mass number - proton number = 60- 28 = 32

electrons = proton number for a neutral atom = 28

the identity of the atom is written as

60

. X

28

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