Biology

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134813448

Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.

Publisher: Pearson,

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What is the mass number of hydrogen? Of helium?

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What is the mass number of hydrogen? Of helium?

Solution Summary: The author explains that the mass number of hydrogen and helium is determined by the numbers of protons and neutrons present in the atomic nucleus.

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