Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 2CP
Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The atomic number, mass number, and atomic mass of carbon and how are they related.

Introduction:

An atom's atomic number is determined by how many protons it has in its nucleus. The total of an atom's protons and neutrons is its mass number.

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