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_______ is the sum of protons and neutrons present inside the nucleus.

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Solution

Protons and neutrons together called nucleons which tells us about Mass Number of any atom.
For example, 11 protons and 12 neutrons are present inside the nucleus of the sodium atom so its mass number is 23.
Hence, Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons present inside the nucleus.

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