The atomic number and mass number for calcium-39 are 20 and 39, respectively. How many neutrons are in one atom?

A) 1
B) 19
C) 20
D) 39
E) 59


B

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B. 3/4
C. 1/2
D. 1/4
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F. Some other fraction (specify).

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