The Atomic Number Indicates

question 151

Multiple Choice

The atomic number indicates .

• A) the total number of neutrons and protons in a nucleus
• B) the number of atoms in 1 g of an element
• C) the number of protons or electrons in a neutral atom
• D) the number of neutrons in a nucleus
• E) the number of different isotopes of an element

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