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If an atom has a mass number of 12 and an atomic number of 6, how many neutrons does it have?

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A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

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If an atom has a mass number of 12 and an atomic number of 6, how many neutrons does it have?.

A.6 neutrons
B.12 neutrons
C.18 neutrons
D.4 neutrons

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