The Number of Neutrons in an Element Is Equal to _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

The number of neutrons in an element is equal to _____.

• A) the difference between its atomic mass and atomic number
• B) the number of electrons in the element
• C) the number of isotopes in the element
• D) the sum of its electrons and protons
• E) its atomic number

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