An Element's Atomic Number Is Used to Identify the Differences

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Multiple Choice

An element's atomic number is used to identify the differences between specific elements.What determines the atomic number of an element?

• A) Number of protons in the nucleus
• B) Number of electrons
• C) Sum of the neutrons and protons
• D) None of the above

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