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

Which of the following statement / statements are correct :

(a) Mass number is denoted by M.

(b) Number of neutrons = Mass number - atomic number

(c) Mass number of lithium is 7.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Mass number of an atom is equal to the sum of atomic number and number of __________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

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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