Question

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If you have an isotope of the element carbon that has the mass number of 14 what other information would help you determine the number of neutron?

Answer 1

The mass or weight of a proton or neutron is "very close to one atomic unit." Therefore, the number of neutrons in an atom can be determined by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

Answer 2

so the atomic number?

Answer 3

@Sabo

Answer 4

Subtract the atomic number (6) by the atomic mass (here is 14) 14-6=8.

Answer 5

but ithe options says atomic number , atomic mass , and like that

Answer 6

Atomic number. Since you have the mass of 14, you would need the Atomic number to subtract it.

Answer 7

thanx