If an atom's atomic number is given by Z, its atomic mass by A, and its neutron number by N, which of the following is correct?

A)

N = A + Z
B)

N = Z - A
C)

N = A - Z
D)

N = 2A + Z
E)

N = A + 2Z


C

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