How many neutrons does the isotope have?

16 neutrons.

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Mass number = 30

Atomic number = 14

Neutron number =?

Next, we shall determine the number of protons present in the isotope. This can be obtained as follow:

The atomic number of an element is simply defined as the number of protons present in the atom of the element. Thus,

Atomic number = Proton number

Atomic number = 14

Therefore,

Proton number = 14

Finally, we shall determine the number of neutons present in the isotope as follow:

Mass number = 30

Proton number = 14

Neutron number =?

Mass number = Proton + Neutron

30 = 14 + Neutron

Collect like terms

Neutron = 30 – 14

Neutron = 16

Therefore, the isotope contains 16 neutrons.