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what is the mass number of of 1 neutron, and 1 proton.
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The mass number of an atom is defined as the total number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus.
- A neutron has a mass number of 1 (since it contributes one to the total mass number).
- A proton also has a mass number of 1.
Therefore, if you have 1 neutron and 1 proton, the mass number would be:
\[ 1 \, (\text{neutron}) + 1 \, (\text{proton}) = 2. \]
So, the mass number of 1 neutron and 1 proton together is 2.
- A neutron has a mass number of 1 (since it contributes one to the total mass number).
- A proton also has a mass number of 1.
Therefore, if you have 1 neutron and 1 proton, the mass number would be:
\[ 1 \, (\text{neutron}) + 1 \, (\text{proton}) = 2. \]
So, the mass number of 1 neutron and 1 proton together is 2.