| − | The sum of the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> | + | The sum of the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom.<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000.</ref> |