Let Z denote the atomic number and A denote the mass number of a nucleus. The number of neutrons in this nucleus is:
A) Z
B) A - Z
C) A - 2Z
D) A
E) 2A - Z

Name: Let Z denote the atomic number and A denote the mass number of a nucleus. The number of neutrons in this nucleus is: A) Z B) A - Z C) A - 2Z D) A E) 2A - Z
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The number of neutrons in a nucleus is given by the difference between the mass number (A) and the atomic number (Z), which is A - Z.

Let Z Denote the Atomic Number and a Denote the Mass