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An atom of tin has an atomic number of 50 and a mass number of 119. How many protons, electrons, and neutrons are found in one neutral atom of tin?

O 50 protons, 69 electrons, 50 neutrons
O 50 protons, 50 electrons, 69 neutrons
69 protons, 50 electrons, 69 neutrons
69 protons, 69 electrons, 50 neutrons

An atom of tin has an atomic number of 50 and a mass number of 119. How many protons-example-1
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Answer:

50 protons 50 electrons and 69 neutrons...

Step-by-step explanation:

the number of protons is equal to number of electrons. then mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in a nucleus so for we to get the number of neutrons we take the mass number subtract the protons number.

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