Question

The mass number is used to calculate the number of —————— in one atom of an element.

Answer 1

Neutron

Step-by-step explanation:

• Neutron is calculated by Mass Number -Number of protons.

Lets see an example

Take Magnesium (Z=12)

• Mass no=25

`\\ \sf\longmapsto Neutrons=25-12=13`

Answer 2

The mass number is used to calculate the number of protons and neutrons in one atom of an element.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass number = protons + neutrons

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