1. A neutral atom has a mass number of 128 and an atomic number of 52. Use this information to fill in the table below.
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How many protons are in this atom? How do you know?
How many electrons does the atom have? How do you know?
Calculate the number of neutrons – show your work.
If this atom becomes an ion with a +4 charge, how many electrons would the ion have?
This atom has an isotope with one extra neutron – what is its mass number?