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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mass number
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