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The atomic mass of an element is equal to
A
the number of protons and electrons
B
the number of protons and neutrons
C
the number of electrons and neutrons
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mass of an atom is the sum of number of protons and number of neutrons present in that atom in atomic mass unit . The total number of protons and neutrons present in a nucleus is termed as nucleon . Therefore, the mass of an atom is equal to the number of nucleons in atomic mass unit .

Detailed explanation-2: -Fundamental Subatomic Particles The mass number of the atom (M) is equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons present in the nucleus of that atom.

Detailed explanation-4: -Atomic mass of an element is equal to the sum of proton and neutrons.

Detailed explanation-5: -The nucleus contains both protons and neutrons, the sum of which determines the mass number. That is, the sum of nucleons indicates the mass number of an atom. A is the mass number (protons + neutrons). Hence the mass number of an atom is equal to the number of protons plus neutrons.

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