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Answer :
Given
Atomic mass of helium atom = 4 u
Number of protons in helium nucleus = 2
We know that,
Atomic mass = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
So, Number of neutrons = Atomic mass - Number of protons
Number of neutrons = 4 – 2 = 2
Hence, helium has 2 neutrons.