How can you determine the number of neutrons in an atom if its mass number and its atomic number are known?

Kaung Myat Lwin asked Feb 13, 2023

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How can you determine the number of neutrons in

an atom if its mass number and its atomic number
are known?

Kaung Myat Lwin asked Feb 13, 2023

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I believe you just subtract the atomic mass and atomic number. (N= M- n)

Brady Liles answered Feb 20, 2023

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