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What are atomic number and mass numbers ?

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Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus which is represented by Z. The total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) inside a nucleus is called mass number which is represented by A.
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  • A hypothetical radioactive nucleus decays according to the following series: A overset(alpha)to A_1 overset(beta-)to A_2 overset(alpha)to A_3 overset(gamma)toA_4 If the mass number and atomic number of A are respectively 180 and 72 then the atomic number and mass number of A_(4) will be respectively

    A
    69,171
    B
    70,172
    C
    68,172
    D
    69,172
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    A
    2 and 1
    B
    3 and 1
    C
    1 and 1
    D
    1 and 3.
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