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Define atomic number.

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The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom of an element is called its atomic number .
For hydrogen , Z = 1 because in hydrogen atom only one proton is present in the nucleus
For carbon , Z = 6 because in carbon atom , six protons are present in the nucleus
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  6. Explain with examples : Mass number

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  7. Explain with examples : Isotopes

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  8. Explain with examples : Isobars.

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