Atomic Number Is Equal to the _____ in the Nucleus

question 94

Multiple Choice

Atomic number is equal to the _____ in the nucleus of an atom.

• A) number of electrons
• B) number of protons
• C) number of protons minus the number of neutrons
• D) sum of the number of electrons and neutrons
• E) sum of the number of neutrons and protons

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