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Question 3 • Physical Science

In an element’s square on the periodic table, the number with the greatest numerical value represents the

Answer
A
number of neutrons.
B
number of electrons.
C
atomic mass.
D
atomic number.

Explanation

An element’s square usually shows its atomic number and its atomic mass. The atomic mass is typically the largest number displayed because it is approximately the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom; the atomic number is only the number of protons. So the number with the greatest numerical value represents the atomic mass.

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