Question
Q36) Which property of the element is whole number
Q36) Which property of the element is whole number
SOLUTION
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom is called the atomic mass number (A).
The number of electrons or protons in an atom is called the atomic number (Z).
Both protons and neutrons are whole numbers, therefore, atomic numbers and atomic mass numbers are always in whole numbers.
Answer: (b)