An isotope of an element, atomic number z, has mass number 2z + 4. How many neutrons are in the nucleus of the element?
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z + 4
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z + 2
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z
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4
📝 Detailed explanation
Number of neutrons = mass number − atomic number = (2z + 4) − z = z + 4. Check against the official answer key if available.
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