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Atomic Number(Z), Mass number(A), Isotopes and Isobars - (Concept)

Atomic number (z) = number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

Mass number (A) = sum of neutrons and protons in the nucleus

Isotopes = Atoms having the same atomic number but a different mass number.

Isobars = Atoms with same mass number but different atomic number

Exam Chapter
JEE MAIN Atomic Structure
Chemistry Part I Textbook for Class XI
Page No. : 35
Line : 16

The presence of positive charge on the nucleus is due to the protons in the nucleus.


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