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Mumz [18]
4 years ago
10

If the atomic number of an element is 6 and its mass number is 15, how many neutrons are in the atom's nucleus?

Chemistry
2 answers:
lozanna [386]4 years ago
6 0

Atomic Number is the same as the number of protons in an element.
Mass Number is the number of Protons + Neutrons in an element.

Atomic Number: 6 means 6 Protons
Mass Number: 15 means 15 atoms that are a proton/neutron.
We are given out of the 15 atoms, 6 of them are protons, so the other 9 must be Neutrons.

15 - 6 = 9 so there must be 9 Neutrons.

There are 9 Neutrons in atom's nucleus.

Give Brainiest if you think this is the best answer and explanation. Thanks!

melisa1 [442]4 years ago
5 0
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- 6 protons
- 6 electrons
- 15-6 = 9 neutrons

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