There is no general exact relationship, because of the existence of neutrons in the nuclei of almost all elements and the lack of effect of neutrons on atomic number. An atom's gram Atomic Mass, however, is equal to the mass of one mole of the atoms in question.
The mole is the atomic weight expressed in grams.
The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, while the atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. The atomic number uniquely identifies an element, while the mass number helps determine the atom's mass.
The atomic number of an element determines its identity. Each element has a unique atomic number, which is the number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms. This number defines the element and distinguishes it from other elements on the periodic table.
atomic number
atomic number(Z) = no. of protons Detailed: The number of protons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of electrons in the same atom. And the number of electrons in an atom is equal to its atomic number.
Sodium hydroxide {note presence of a space between words} is a compound and does not have any atomic number; atomic numbers are characteristics of atoms only.
Elements are identified based on the number of protons in their atoms, which is known as the atomic number. Each element has a unique atomic number, allowing scientists to distinguish between different elements.
If the Atomic Mass of an atom is x, then the mass of 1 mole of the atoms is x gram.
how do you find the atomic number for an element?
The atomic number is equal to the number of protons.
The atomic number corresponds to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It also corresponds to the number of electrons in a neutral atom. A neutral atom, you'll recall, is one where the number of electrons equals the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. We remember that atoms often "loan out" or "borrow" electrons, so the electron count will not always equal the proton count.
The relationship between an element's mass and its atomic number is linear because the mass of an atom is primarily determined by the number of protons and neutrons it contains. As the atomic number increases, so does the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus, leading to a proportional increase in mass. This linear relationship is a result of the fundamental structure of atoms and the way in which they are composed.