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CBSE - Chemistry - Structure of the Atom

Structure of the Atom

NCERT In Text

Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u and two protons in its nucleus. How many neutrons does it have?

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Number of protons
Therefore, the number of neutrons in the atom = 4 - 2 = 2

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