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The mass number of a nucleus is...

The mass number of a nucleus is

A

always less then its number is

B

always more then its number is

C

sometimes equal to its atomic number

D

sometimes more then and sometimes equal to its atomic number

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The correct Answer is:
C, D

In the case of is hydrogen , atomic = mass number in the atoms atomic number lt mass number
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Knowledge Check

  • The mass number of a nucleus of an element is

    A
    Always less than its atomic number
    B
    Always more than its atomic number
    C
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    D
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