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How many neutrons are present in the nucleus of a single tritium atom?

Answer: C

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Tritium ($^3_1H$) has an atomic number of $1$ and a mass number of $3$. The number of neutrons is given by Mass Number - Atomic Number = $3 - 1 = 2$.

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