(d) An atom of magnesium can be represented by the symbol 2412Mg.
Use numbers to complete these statements about this atom.
(ii) The mass number of this atom is ......................
Correct answer
24
📝 Detailed explanation
In the standard isotope notation AZX:The bottom number Z is the Atomic Number (number of protons).
The top number A is the Mass Number (protons + neutrons).
The mass number of this atom is 24.