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The atomic number of calcium and argon a...

The atomic number of calcium and argon are 20 and 18 respectively, but the mass number of both these elements is 40. What is the name given to such a pair of elements?

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To solve the question, let's break it down step by step: ### Step 1: Understand the Definitions - **Atomic Number**: The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity. - **Mass Number**: The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. ### Step 2: Identify the Atomic Numbers - The atomic number of calcium (Ca) is 20. ...
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