Important Terms Flashcards
1
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Atomic Number
A
- No. of protons present in nucleus
- Denoted as Z
- No. of protons = No. of electrons
2
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Mass Number
A
- No. of nucleons(protons and neutrons) present in nucleus
- Denoted by A
- A = no. of protons + no. of neutrons
3
Q
Isotopes
A
- Same atomic number, different mass number
3
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Isobars
A
- Same mass number, different atomic number
