A neutral atom has the atomic number of 10 and the atomic mass is 22 amu. what is the number of neutrons and electrons for this atoms?

Hey there!

This atom has 10 protons.

If this atom has an atomic mass of 22, that means the sum of protons and neutrons is 22.

p + n = 22

p = 10

Which makes this true:

10 + n = 22

Subtract 10 from each side to solve for n, the number of neutrons.

n = 12

An atom that has the atomic number of 10 and an atomic mass of 22 has 12 neutrons.

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