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A variable is a symbol for a number that we don't yet know. It is usually a letter such as x or y.

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What is a number such as the number 8 called because it does not change?

No numbers change unless something happens to them. They are just called "numbers."


What is it called when a specific number whose value does not change?

Such a number is often called a "constant".


What does it mean if a function has a constant rate of change?

if a number can change randomly it is called a variable


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Ionic imbalance.


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What is a sudden change in chromosomes called?

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Why atomic number not change during a chemical reaction?

chemical reactions are involved by the participation of electrons only.During chemical reaction number of protans remains as it is. No change in number of protans.Number of protans is also called atomic number.So no change in number of protans means no change in atomic number. That's why atomic number is not change during a chemical reaction.


Why does Calcium have different mass numbers but same atomic number?

Atomic numbers are determined by the number of protons an atom has. The mass number is determined by the number of protons and neutrons. While the number of protons can't change (as the element itself would change), neutrons can and do vary. These are called isotopes.


What is a number value that does not change called?

A number value that does not change is called a "constant." In mathematics and programming, a constant represents a fixed value that remains the same throughout a calculation or a program's execution, as opposed to a variable, which can change. Examples of constants include numbers like π (pi) or specific values defined in a mathematical context.