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The Structure of the Atom — Quiz

Question 5 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Chemistry in the Earth System

The mass number of a chromium atom is 52 and it has 24 protons. How many neutrons does this atom have?

Answer
A
80
B
28
C
76
D
24

Explanation

Mass number equals the number of protons plus the number of neutrons. Subtract the 24 protons from the mass number of 52: 52 − 24 = 28 neutrons. So the correct choice is 28.

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