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News about Neutrons

February 25, 2008 · 37 Comments

You know that the Atomic Number tells you how many protons are in the atom (and also how many electrons.) The Atomic Mass tells you how much the atom weighs.

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Knowing this information, how can you figure out the number of neutrons in an atom? Explain your answer (it should take about 3 sentences).

Categories: Chemistry · Parts of an Atom