Which Statement Describing Atoms Is FALSE

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement describing atoms is FALSE?

• A)The number of protons in an atom is referred to as the atomic number of the atom.
• B)The total number of protons,neutrons,and electrons in an atom is referred to as the mass number of the atom.
• C)Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.
• D)Electrons are located in the space outside the nucleus called the electron cloud.

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