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Find the atomic mass of an isotope of carbon that has 10 neutrons. What is the atomic mass?

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20

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12

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16

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22

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Solution

The correct option is C 16
Atomic number of carbon is 6 i.e. number of protons is 6.
Atomic mass = no. of protons + no. of neutrons = 6 + 10 = 16

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