Atomic Mass Number
The atomic mass number of an atom or ion is equal to the sum of its number of protons plus its number of neutrons.

Atomic Mass Number = (# of Protons) + (# of Neutrons)

Example:

    A particle with 6 protons and an atomic mass number of 14 has 8 neutrons.
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