jeremiahrecinos1
jeremiahrecinos1 jeremiahrecinos1
  • 21-08-2018
  • Biology
contestada

How many neutrons does an element have if its atomic number is 46 and its mass number is 166?

Respuesta :

BiologiaMagister
BiologiaMagister BiologiaMagister
  • 21-08-2018

To find the number of neutrons in an atom, you subtract the atomic number (number of protons) from the atomic mass (aproximate weight of an atom = neutrons + protons). Therefore the number of neutrons is:

166 - 46 = 120


Hope it helped,


BioTeacher101

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

I don't understand this
Identify the correct statements about "2n ≥ 100
Creating a monoculture can be a downside to GMOs because __________. they can’t grow in salty soils a disease can destroy everything planting one crop saves
A small molecule that chains together with many copies of itself to form a larger molecule is called what?
Why did early colonies have to look to the east rather than to the west?
PLease Help!!!!!!!!!!1111
Help me idk historyyyyy
A packet of mixed fruit contains 10 bananas, 12 apples, 3 oranges and 5 pears. What percentages of the fruit are: bananas and pears?
how can men and women be a victom of public violence
What is the effect of prolonged stress on the immune system?