A student wants to draw a model of an atom. Which statement describes how to find the number of neutrons to include in the model? (1 point)

Subtract the number of electrons from the number of protons.
Subtract the atomic number from the mass number.
Add the atomic number and the mass number.
Add the number of electrons to the number of protons.

1 answer

To find the number of neutrons to include in the model of an atom, you should subtract the atomic number from the mass number.

So, the correct statement is: Subtract the atomic number from the mass number.