If the atomic number of an element is 27 and the mass number is 60,how many neutrons does the atom have?

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The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in the nucleus, which in this case is 27. 
The mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons. Therefore, 
60 - 27 = 33 neutrons.

If the Atomic Number of an Element Is 27 and the Mass