How do scientists determine the number of neutrons in an isotope of an atom?

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They subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

They subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

They divide the atomic mass by two.

They divide the atomic mass by two.

They add the number of electrons and protons.

They add the number of electrons and protons.

They find the number of protons.

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Scientists determine the number of neutrons in an isotope of an atom by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.
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