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(a ) Define atomic number and mass number. (b) Which one of them is a more fundamental attribute of element ? State the reason.

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Solution :(a )Atomic number: The number of protons PRESENT in the nucleus of an atom is called the atomic number.
Mass number: The mass number is the sum of TOTAL number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
(b) (b) Refer to the ANSWER to subquestion 6 (a) in Questions and ANSWERS SECTION of 9. 10.


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