Mass Number


 
 
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Mass Number

Mass Number: It is defined as the sum of number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. Protons and neutrons together are called as nucleons. Mass number is denoted by A. Mass number (A) = Number of protons + number of neutrons. Eg: He, Li,  At. mass  = 4 and 7 for He and Li respectively.

Number of neutrons = Mass number - atomic number

Atomic number = Number of protonsMass number is written as a superscript towards the left of the symbol. In the notation for an atom, the atomic number, mass and symbol of the element are to be written as:

_1H^1,:_3 Li^7,:_1_1Na^2^3

Here, the mass number of helium, lithium, sodium are 1, 7, 23 respectively.

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Question : 1

If atomic number and mass number of an element are 11 and 23 respectively, What will be the number of neutrons present in it?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

The number of neutron in large _1_9K^3^9 is _______________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

The number of neutrons is equal to the number of protons present in the nucleus of two elements and their respective dinegative ions posses 8 electrons in the L and M shells, respectively. Then the ratio of mass numbers of the two elements is ____________

Right Option : A
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