If an atom has 43 electrons, 56 neutrons, and 43 protons, what is its approximate atomic mass? What is the name of this element?

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The atomic mass of an atom is approximately equal to the sum of its protons and neutrons. For this atom, that sum is 43 protons + 56 neutrons = 99 amu. The element with 43 protons (which defines the atomic number) is technetium.

If an Atom Has 43 Electrons, 56 Neutrons, and 43