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Atomic number
(
Z
) - The number of
protons
in the nucleus of an
atom
Mass number
(A) - The total number of
protons
and
neutrons
in the nucleus of an
atom
The atomic mass is the average relative mass of an atom, calculated by adding up all the masses of its protons, neutrons, and electrons.