Question

the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is called

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is called the mass number.

• An atom consists of neutrons and protons in its central part called the nucleus.
• The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is called the mass number of the atom.
• For example, the mass number of a C atom is 12 as it contains six protons and six neutrons in its nucleus.