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The total number of protons and neutrons present in the atom of an element is known as its mass number. It is represented by A.
Mass number (A)=Number of protons +Number of neutrons (n)
`implies` mass of number (A)=Atomic number (Z)+ Number of neutrons (n)
`implies A=Z+n`
Number of neutrons in nucleus
We know `A=Z+n implies n=A-Z`
In an element A=Z identify the element

A

Hydrogen

B

Lithium

C

Beryllium

D

Boron

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