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You have an isotope with 23 protons and 29 neutrons. What is the mass number?

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Answer:

52

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass number is the sum total of protons and neutrons in an element

Therefore, Mass number = protons + neutrons

Mass number = 23 + 29

Mass number = 52

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