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If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass number is 14, how many neutrons are contained in the nucleus?



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Answer:

8 neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

you would subtract mass number 14 and atomic number 6

14 - 6 = 8

User Marson
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14 - 6 = 8 neutrons
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