Match the following:
-Combined number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
A)Atomic symbol
B)Mass number of an element
C)Atomic number

Question

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The mass number of an element is defined as the combined number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

Answer: C 
 The atomic number of an element is defined as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Answer: A 
 The atomic symbol of an element represents the symbol or abbreviation used to represent that element. It does not specifically give information about the number of protons or neutrons in the atom.

Match the Following: -Combined Number of Protons and Neutrons in an Atom