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If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass is 14 how many neutrons are contained in the nucleus? a) 6 b) 20 c) 14 d) 8

If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass is 14 how many neutrons are contained in the nucleus? a) 6 b) 20 c) 14 d) 8
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If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass is 14 how many neutrons are contained in the nucleus?

a) 6
b) 20
c) 14
d) 8

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8 is going to be your answer

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User MusikPolice
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Your answer would be D. You can find the neutrons by subtracting the mass by the atomic number. 14-6=8 neutrons.
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