<script> tag

Hello.

I have a doubt and I wonder if anyone could help me:

Since the <script> tag is and empty tag, can I write <script language="javascript" src="whatever.js" />, instead of
<script language="javascript" src="whatever.js"></script>

Thanks,

PS: I'm sorry if the question is TOO obvious.

PS2: Forgive me for my english

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Gonzalo Rubio
Vicedirector de Publicidad / Publicity Vicedirector
Rama Estudiantil IEEE de Fceia Rosario / Fceia IEEE student Branch, Rosario
Argentina