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Number of neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic number

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The mass number is used to calculate the number of what?

The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus


Can neutrons help you identify what an element is?

Neutrons themselves do not help directly identify an element since they are neutral particles and do not interact electromagnetically like protons and electrons. However, the number of neutrons, when combined with the number of protons (which defines the element), helps determine the isotopes of an element. Isotopes can have different physical properties and can be used in various applications, such as dating materials or medical imaging. Thus, while neutrons are not used to identify elements directly, they contribute to understanding an element's isotopic composition.


Which equation is used to calculate the amount of electrical energy used?

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The mass number is used to calculate the number of?

protons and neutrons in an atom. It is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.


What is the term used for atoms of the same element that have different number of neutrons?

isotops


How many protons and neutrons are used in an atom?

"Used" is the wrong term to be used in this case. An atom is MADE up of protons,neutrons and electrons. Also, the number of protons or neutrons present in an atom depends on which atom is it or of which element it is.


What does the mass number tell about an isotope?

The mass number of an isotope tells you the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of that atom. It is used to distinguish different isotopes of an element, as isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.


Is there more than one atom used in element?

No, an element is 1 atom with a certain number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.


When balancing an equation with carbon dioxide and water what is the first element used to balance this equation?

Whatever you want. You can start with whichever element that isn't balanced


What is the circular orbit equation used to calculate the motion of objects in a circular path?

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What is the fourth kinematic equation used to calculate in physics?

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What is an atom's mass number?

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