The Atomic Mass of an Element Is the Same as the Number

question 7

Multiple Choice

The atomic mass of an element is the same as the number of _______ in each atom.

• A) electrons
• B) protons
• C) neutrons
• D) protons plus neutrons
• E) electrons plus neutrons

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