Chemistry
Class 9
How is atomic number different from mass number?
Students often mix these up—what's the difference?
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uniboardhub
4 months ago
Atomic number (Z) = number of protons. Mass number (A) = protons + neutrons. Example: Oxygen has Z=8, A=16.
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