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Is it possible to accurately predict an atom's mass from its atomic number? Explain.
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Atomic number (Z) is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. It determines the element's identity. For example, hydrogen has an atomic number of 1, helium has an atomic number of 2, and so on. Atomic mass (A) is the total mass of an atom, which is the sum Show more…
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