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In order to calculate the number of neutrons you must subtract the what from the what?​

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Answer:

protons

Step-by-step explanation:

neutrons and protons make up the mass of the atom

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Answer:

You take the atomic, or proton number of the element, and you subtract it from the element's mass number.

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