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  • 20-10-2021
  • Chemistry
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a) What is the role of neutrons in an atom?
b) How do we determine how many neutrons are in an atom?

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  • 20-10-2021

Answer:

numer 1:Neutrons are required for the stability of nuclei, with the exception of the single-proton hydrogen nucleus. Neutrons are produced copiously in nuclear fission and fusion. They are a primary contributor to the nucleosynthesis of chemical elements within stars through fission, fusion, and neutron capture processes.

number 2:The number of neutrons is equal to the difference between the mass number of the atom (M) and the atomic number (Z).let me know if i helped

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