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How do you calculate the number of neutrons?

A. The same as the atomic number

B. Equal to the number of protons

C. Equal to the number of elections

D. Take the mass number and subtract out the atomic number

User Jmans
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

D is correct take the mass number and subtract it

User Rabindra Acharya
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Answer:

D. Take the mass number and subtract out the atomic number

Step-by-step explanation:

We should take the mass number and subtract out the atomic number to calculate the number of neutrons.

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