What is the mass number of an atom?

Protons plus neutrons.

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Why: The mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus.

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Answer: Protons plus neutrons. The mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus.

  1. Chemistry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry
    The mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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