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An atom of oxygen (atomic number 8) has a mass number of 17. How many neutrons are
in that atom?

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JoshEast

Answer:  # of neutrons = 9

Explanation:

# of neutrons = mass number - atomic number

                      = 17 - 8

                      = 9

∴ number of neutrons in an atom of oxygen of mass number 17, is 9.

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