Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘atomic number’ mean?
A
The number of protons in (the nucleus of) an atom
2
Q
What does ‘mass number’ mean?
A
The total number of protons and neutrons in (the nucleus of) an atom
What does ‘atomic number’ mean?
The number of protons in (the nucleus of) an atom
What does ‘mass number’ mean?
The total number of protons and neutrons in (the nucleus of) an atom