How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom? *

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You need to subtract the number of protons (atomic number) from the mass number (atomic mass).

Xtianjohns answered Oct 16, 2021

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Answer: This means to find the number of neutrons you subtract the number of protons from the mass number.

Nilesh B answered Oct 21, 2021

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