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How many neutrons will an atom of oxygen (atomic number 8) with an atomic mass of 16 have?

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To find the number of neutrons in an atom of oxygen with an atomic mass of 16, you can subtract the atomic number (which represents the number of protons) from the atomic mass.

Atomic number of oxygen (O) = 8
Atomic mass of oxygen (O) = 16

Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Atomic number
Number of neutrons = 16 - 8 = 8

Therefore, an atom of oxygen with an atomic mass of 16 will have 8 neutrons.