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The mass number a atomic number z and the number of neutrons n are releted as |
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Answer» The number of PROTONS determines an element's atomic number (Z) and distinguishes one element from another. For example, carbon's atomic number (Z) is 6 because it has 6 protons. The number of NEUTRONS can vary to produce isotopes, which are atoms of the same element that have DIFFERENT numbers of neutrons. |
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