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Question
The atomic number and mass number of sodium are 11 and 23 respectively. What information is conveyed by this statement?
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Solution
Atomic number (11) of sodium conveys information that the number of protons and electrons is the same.
Mass number (23) of sodium indicates the sum of protons and neutrons.
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