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Adding the number of protons to the number of neutrons determines what about the atom?

A
the atomic number
B
the atomic mass

(Hint: protons + neutrons = ?)

User Vladimir  Dronov
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Number of protons is Z and number of neutrons is A-Z
The add the both
Z + A - Z
Z cancels to give A(Atomic mass)
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