Mass number
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The mass number
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of an atom is the integer nearest ot the relative atomic mass and is equal to the number of nucleons in the nucleus.
Nucleons
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The sub
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atomic particles of the nucleus of an atom are callec nucleons. Protons, neutrons are examples of neceons.
Nuclides
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Particular nuclear nuclear species with a specific atomic number and a mass number is referred to as nuclide.