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OpenStudy (anonymous):

is the atomic number just the atomic mass minus the number of neutrons?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello.... anyone???.... i will give medals....

OpenStudy (danjs):

# of protons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but if you were only given the #of neutrons and the atomic mass, would u subtract??

OpenStudy (danjs):

this should help you out http://education.jlab.org/qa/pen_number.html

OpenStudy (danjs):

atomic mass(rounded) = #protons + #neutrons #protons = atomic number

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks homie @DanJS

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