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mass number
mass numbern. The sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus. Also called nucleon number.mass number n (Atomic Physics) the total number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of a particular atom. Symbol: A Also called: nucleon number mass′ num`ber
n. the number of nucleons in an atomic or isotopic nucleus. Symbol: A [1920–25] mass number The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. For example, nitrogen has 7 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus, giving it a mass number of 14.mass number1. The total number of protons and neutrons (nucleons) in the nucleus of an atom.2. The number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus of an atom.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  mass number - the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleusnucleon numbermass unit - a unit of measurement for mass |
Translationsmass number
number [num´ber] a symbol, as a figure or word, expressive of a certain value or a specified quantity determined by count.atomic number (Z) a number expressive of the number of protons in an atomic nucleus, or the positive charge of the nucleus expressed in terms of the electronic charge.Avogadro's number (N) (NA) the number of molecules in one mole of a substance: 6.023 × 1023. Called also Avogadro's constant.CT number the density assigned to a voxel" >voxel in a scan" >CAT scan on an arbitrary scale on which air has a density −1000; water, 0; and compact bone +1000. See also hounsfield unit.mass number (A) the number of nucleons (protons plus neutrons) in the atom of a nuclide; generally indicated by a superscript preceding the symbol of a chemical element (e.g., 131I), denoting a specific isotope.oxidation number a number assigned to each atom in a molecule or ion that represents the number of electrons theoretically gained (positive oxidation numbers) or lost (negative numbers) in converting the atom to the elemental form.mass num·berthe mass of the atom of a particular isotope relative to hydrogen-1 (or to 1/12 the mass of carbon 12); generally very close to the whole number represented by the sum of the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus of the isotope (indicated in the name or symbol of the isotope, for example, oxygen-16, 16O); not to be confused with the atomic weight of an element, which may include a number of isotopes in their natural proportion.mass number The number of protons and neutrons in a nuclide (e.g., 14 in 14C).mass num·ber (mas nŭmbĕr) Atomic mass of a particular isotope relative to hydrogen-1 (or to 1/12 the mass of carbon 12); generally very close to the whole number represented by the sum of the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus of the isotope (indicated in the name or symbol of the isotope, e.g., oxygen-16, 16O); not to be confused with the atomic weight of an element, which may include a number of isotopes in their natural proportion. LegalSeeNumberSee A
See MNmass number
Related to mass number: IsotopySynonyms for mass numbernoun the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleusSynonymsRelated Words |