Question

How do you find the number of neutrons in an element

Answer 1

Answer: Atomic mass - Atomic number

Explanation:

To find the number of neutrons in an element, you want to subtract the atomic mass by the atomic number. The atomic number tells us the number of protons in the element. The atomic mass is the protons plus the neutrons. Therefore, you subtract the atomic mass and atomic number to cancel out the protons, leaving us with only neutrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mass number -Atomic number