Chemistry
Differentiate between the following terms.
Atomic number and mass number
Atomic Structure
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Answer
| Atomic number | Mass number |
|---|---|
| Atomic number [Z] is equal to the number of protons in the atom of an element OR It is also equal to the number of electrons in the atom of an element. | Mass number [A] of an atom is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. |
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