An atom of a certain element has 16 protons, 16 electrons, and a mass of 32. How many neutrons are in this atom? (type the number only)

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An atom of a certain element has 16 protons, 16 electrons, and a mass of 32.

How many neutrons are in this atom? (type the number only)

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Step-by-step explanation:

Number of neutrons=mass no.- no. of protons

32-16=16

Qstebom answered Aug 1, 2022

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