The mass number of a nucleus is?

a

Always less than its atomic number

b

The sum of the number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus

c

Always more than the atomic weight

d

A fraction

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Dave333
4 years ago

The mass number is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom. The number of neutrons = mass number − atomic number.

MosesCharles
4 years ago

What is the atomic weight?
Is it greater or less?

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