The atomic number corresponds to the number of ________ in a specific element, while the atomic weight corresponds to the number of ________ in a specific element.

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The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus, and the atomic weight (more accurately, the atomic mass) is approximately equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

The Atomic Number Corresponds to the Number of ________ in a Specific