Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 0, Problem 27RQ
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The information that is depicted by “a” and “b” in the symbol
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The number of protons present in the nucleus determines the
The total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus determines the mass number of an atom and is represented by the symbol “A”.
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