The Number of Neutrons in an Atom Is Equal to ________

question 59

Multiple Choice

The number of neutrons in an atom is equal to ________.

• A)the atomic number
• B)the mass number
• C)the mass number + the atomic number
• D)the mass number - the atomic number
• E)the number of protons

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