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


A.number of neutrons.

B.number of electrons.

C.atomic number.

D.atomic mass.

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Answer: D.atomic mass.

Explanation: The general representation of an element is given by: \(_Z^A\textrm{X}\)

X = chemical symbol of element

Z= atomic number= which represents the number of electrons.

A= mass number or atomic mass =which represents the number of electrons + number of neutrons

Thus mass number is greater than number of electrons and number of neutrons as it is the sum of both.




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