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Unless otherwise instructed, you may use the periodic table in the Chemistry: Problems and Solutions book for this question.
An atom of magnesium has an atomic number of 12 and a mass number of 24.
How many neutrons are in the nucleus?
Responses
12
12
24
24
36
36
48
48
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Neutrons = mass number − atomic number = 24 − 12 = 12.
Answer: 12
Answer: 12
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