How many neutrons does an atom with the atomic number 80 and mass number 170 contain?

Chemistry

1 answer:

liberstina [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

90 neutrons

Explanation:

#neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic Number

= 170 - 80 = 90 neutrons

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