This statement is False.
The atomic number of an element indicates the number of protons in its nucleus, whereas the atomic mass is the weighted average mass of its isotopes, taking into account both protons and neutrons. For most elements, especially lighter ones, the atomic number is indeed smaller than the atomic mass. For example, carbon has an atomic number of 6 and an atomic mass of about 12.01. As elements become heavier, the difference can become even more pronounced, with many heavy elements having atomic masses significantly greater than their atomic numbers. Therefore, it’s not accurate to say that the atomic number is generally larger than the atomic mass.