Question

if an atom has 15 protons and a mass of 31 how many neutrons will it have

Answer 1

Answer:

16 neutrons

Explanation:

now that protons are equal to electrons, there are 15 electrons. The mass is equal to 31.0, which is the ≡ of protons and ≡ neutrons added together. To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic # from the total mass #. 31-15=16 this would be equal to 16 now that the atomic has 31 and the mass is 15 subtract them ... you would get 16 neutrons inside the nucleus.

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Answer 2

Answer:

16

Explanation:

To find the neutrons, it's always mass-atomic number. Since the atomic number for an atom is always the protons, it's really mass-protons.

31-15=16