Define the following:

(a) Atomic number


(b) Atomic mass


(c) Isobars.

a. Atomic number:


The number of protons present in an atom is called its atomic number. It is represented by the symbol: Z.


b. Atomic mass:


Atomic mass is the sum of the total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.


c. Isobars:


Isobars are the atoms of different elements having a different atomic number but the same mass number.


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