Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 11 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 223-224: 23

Answer

Mass number is the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) and is a whole number. Atomic mass is the total mass of an atom and is measured in grams, kilograms, or atomic mass units (amu).

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This is discussed on page 218.
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