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The mass number of an atom is the total number of
Aneutrons alone
Bprotons, neutrons
Celectrons alone
Dprotons alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. protons, neutrons
Mass number A counts the nucleons, which are protons plus neutrons.
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