Mass Number Definition

noun
The number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom: the approximate mass of a given nucleus is obtained by multiplying the mass number by the fundamental unit of mass, 1.6605 × 10-24 grams (112 the mass of C12 atom)
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Synonyms:
  • nucleon-number

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Noun

Singular:
mass number
Plural:
mass numbers

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