How many neutrons does element X have if its atomic number is 26 and its mass number is 76

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Matt Swanson · Answer 1 · 2018-03-09T08:53:02+0000

Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons and atomic number is the number of neutrons.

So you just subtract

Mass number - atomic number = neutrons
(Prot + neut) (Protons)

How many neutrons does element X have if its atomic number is 26 and its mass number is 76

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