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5 September, 21:38

1. An atom of silicon has a mass number of 28 and an atomic number of 14. How many protons and how many neutrons are in this atom? Show your calculation.

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  1. 5 September, 21:43
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    The atomic number is the number of protons meaning that there are 14 protons in an atom of silicon. The mass number is the sum of the protons and neutrons. 28 - 14 = 14. There are 14 protons and 14 neutrons in silicon.
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