Define the following terms: a) Atomic number b) Mass number
a) Atomic number: -The atomic number of an element is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. It is denoted by Z. For a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
b) Mass number: -The mass number of an atom is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons present in its nucleus. It is denoted by A.
Formula:
Mass number (A) = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
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