How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Maggie Richard

Chemistry

2 December, 20:44

How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

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Monkey · Answer 1

1. Locate the element on the periodic table

2. Find the element's atomic number.

3. Find the element's atomic weight.

4. Round off the atomic weight to the nearest whole number to find the atomic mass

5. Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass.

6. Remember the formula.