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Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u an...

Helium atom has an atomic mass of 4 u and two protons in its nucleus. How many neutrons does it have ?

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Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Number of protons
Therefore, the number of neutrons in the atom `= 4-2=2`
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