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The mass number of a nucleus is?

The mass number of a nucleus is?
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  • A Always less than its atomic number
  • B The sum of the number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus
  • C Always more than the atomic weight
  • D A fraction
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mass number, is the sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.

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