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If an element has 6 protons and its mass number is 14, how many neutrons and electrons does it have?

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Answer:

8 neutrons and 6 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass number= neutrons + protons

14=x+6

x=14-6

x=8

protons=electrons

6 protons=6 electrons

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