Mass number A refers to ..............
Correct answer: B. Number of nucleons
- A. Number of electrons
- B. Number of nucleons
- C. Number of neutrons
- D. Number of protons
Explanation
The sum of atomic number (Z) and number of neutrons is called atomic mass(A). Protons and neutrons are collectively called nucleons.
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