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Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u and two protons in... - Science
Question
Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u and two protons in its nucleus. How many neutrons does it have?
Answer
Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Number of protons
= 4 - 2 = \mathbf{2}