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Which operation best represents how to solve for the mass number of an atom?

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A. protons + electrons
protons + electrons,

B. protons - neutrons
protons - neutrons,

C. protons + neutrons
protons + neutrons,

D. protons - neutrons

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Answer:

C. protons + neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

The mass number is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

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