QUESTION IMAGE
Question
if you know the mass # and the # of protons, how can you calculate the number of neutrons? take the mass number and subtract the number of protons round the average atomic mass and subtract the number of protons rewatch next question
Brief Explanations
The mass number of an atom is defined as the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. Rearranging this relationship allows calculation of neutron count.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
take the mass number and subtract the number of protons