Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
The mass number of an element is the sum of:
AElectrons and protons
BElectrons and neutrons
CProtons and neutrons
DProtons and atoms
✓ Correct Answer: C — Protons and neutrons
Mass number is defined as the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in an atom.
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