What defines an atom’s mass number? By Ahmed Akber 🌐 Source Chemistry Knowledge Base ✅ Fact Checked 📊 Difficulty Medium 📅 Last Updated 13 Aug 2026 A. Atomic number B. Ionization energy C. Sum of protons and neutrons D. Valence shell Check Answer 💡 Explanation: The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. 📚 Topics: Chemistry Science 🎯 Exams: CSS GEN NTS PMS