The Atomic Mass Number of a Nucleus Is Equivalent to Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

The atomic mass number of a nucleus is equivalent to which of the following numbers?

• A)number of neutrons present
• B)number of protons present
• C)difference in neutron and proton numbers
• D)sum of neutron and proton numbers

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Definitions:

Glucose

A fundamental sugar, vital for energy provision in living creatures and incorporated in a wide range of carbohydrate structures.

Patella

The kneecap; a small flat triangular bone located in front of the knee joint.

Hyoid

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is associated with swallowing.

Scapula

A flat triangular bone located in the upper back that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).