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Mass number of an atom is represented by the letter M


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Solution

The correct option is B False

Definition of mass number(A)

  • Mass number of an element is defined as the sum of number of protons and number of neutrons present inside the nucleus of an atom.
  • It is represented by the letter A.
  • Mass number(A)=Number of protons+ Number of neutrons.

Hence the statement is false,


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