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How many neutrons are in an atom with the atomic number 16?

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Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

carbon has 16 as a atomic mass and atomic mass is N+P neutrons+protons so if look at carbons atomic mass it has 6 protons so 16-6=10 so it has 10 neutrons

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