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Question
The nucleus of an atom contains 20 protons. If its mass number is 41, find the number of neutrons in it.
Very Short Answer
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Solution
The number of neutrons is the mass number minus the number of protons: 41 − 20 = 21. Therefore, the nucleus contains 21 neutrons.
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