What is the mass number of an atom which contains 28 protons, 28 electrons, and 34 neutrons?

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Solution

The correct option is C
62

Atomic mass is found by adding the number of protons to the number of neutrons, 28 + 34 = 62. Electrons have negligible mass so their number is not counted in the formula of atomic mass.

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