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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An atom has an atomic number of 12 and a mass number of 25. How many neutrons does the atom have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you tell me what do you understand by the terms "atomic number" and "mass number" ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The number of protons in an atom is called its atomic number that is all i know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok.. thats good :) Mass number means "the no. of protons plus the number of neutrons" .. now can you answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

soo 13?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Bingo! ;-)!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your welcome !

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