Assertion :Atomic number is a more fundamental property of an element than its atomic mass. Reason: Atomic number is equal to number of protons in an atom.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion Atomic number is a more fundamental property of an element than its atomic mass. On arranging elements in the increasing order of their atomic numbers, similarities appear in physical and chemical properties at regular intervals. Atomic number is equal to number of protons in an atom. It is also equal to the number of electrons.