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How do i find protons and neutrons

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Remember that :

Number of protons = Atomic number

Number of protons = Number of electrons.

Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number

In order to find the number of protons and neutrons

Let us consider a Element Oxygen.

We know that atomic number of Oxygen is 8.

Atomic number = 8

Also atomic mass of oxygen is 16.

In the case of oxygen.

Atomic number is 8. Therefore, number of protons will also be 8.

Let's calculate the Number of neutrons

Number of neutrons = Mass number - Atomic number.

Number of neutrons = 16 - 8 = 8

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