Question

What does LaTeX: A represent in LaTeX: _Z^AX?

the atomic number
the atomic weight
the mass number
the chemical symbol for the element

Answers

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In LaTeX: _Z^A X, LaTeX: A represents the **mass number** of the element. The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

Here's a breakdown of the notation:
- LaTeX: Z represents the atomic number, which is the number of protons in the nucleus.
- LaTeX: A is the mass number.
- LaTeX: X is the chemical symbol for the element.