I was wondering if anyone can explain this type of question?

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I was wondering if anyone can explain this type of question?

Calculate the number of neutrons of the atom whose atomic number is 42 and whose mass number is 96?

can somone xplain to me the relation between atomic numbers protons mass number ect

2006-10-21 08:10:13 · 2 answers · asked by nick 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Atomic # = # of protons
Atomic mass = # of protons + Number of neutrons

2006-10-21 08:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by kundalinicat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are the atomic mass. The answer is 48 electrons. Find this answer by dividing the atomic mass by 2 for the number of neutrons and protons.

2006-10-21 16:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by pugaboo03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋