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Mass number is a value approximate to the number of protons (Atomic Number) plus the number of neutrons within an atom of the element considered.
I say approximate as mass number takes into account the mass of the nucleus and not the actual number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
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∙ 8y agothe mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units. It is approximately equivalent to the number of protons and neutrons in the atom (the mass number) or to the average number allowing for the relative abundances of different isotopes.
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∙ 11y agoThe mass number is the number of protons and neutrons in an isotope of a given element.
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∙ 12y agoIt is an integer number representing the sum of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
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∙ 6y agoThe mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
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What term is used to define the way mass of subatomic particles is described?
Atomic Mass units
How do scientists define mass?
the amount of something
Does weight define an objects mass?
No, weight is a force. Mass is proportional to density.
What term best describes the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an atom?
Atomic mass
What term best indicates the total number of neutrons and protons in a particular isotope of an element?
The atomic mass number is the sum of the protons and neutrons of an element. The protons are given by the atomic number, so the neutrons can be found by subtracting the mass number by the atomic number. Both the mass and atomic numbers can be found on the periodic table.
Which term is used to define define the way the mass of subatomic particles is described?
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Which term is used to define the way the mass of subatomic is described?
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Which term is used to define the way the mass is subatomic particles is described?
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Which term is used to define the way the mass of subatomical particles is described?
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What term is used to define the way the mass of subatomic particles is described'?
Atomic Mass units
What Term used to define the way the mass of subatomic particles is described?
Atomic Mass units
Which term is used to define the way the mass of subatomic particles is describe?
Atomic Mass units =]
What term is used to define the way mass of subatomic particles is described?
Atomic Mass units
If you needed to define the term density in one word what would it be?
mass/volume
What term define the number of possible outcomes?
probability
Define the word term in mathematics.?
A number or shape in a pattern.
What term is used to define the way the mass of subatomic particles is described?
The atomic mass or mass of an atom is locaed at the bottom of a sqaure on the periodic table. The atomic mass= atomic number (protons/neutrons)+electrons. Enable to find the number of electrons you must
