The Number of Protons Is Equal to the _____ in a Neutral

question 18

Multiple Choice

The number of protons is equal to the _____ in a neutral atom.

• A) number of neutrons
• B) number of electrons
• C) mass number
• D) average atomic mass
• E) group number

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Definitions:

ROM

Read-Only Memory, a type of non-volatile storage medium that is used primarily in computers and electronic devices to store firmware or software that is rarely changed.

Primary Storage

The main storage area in a computer system, typically RAM, where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the computer's processor.

Secondary Storage

A type of computer storage separate from the main memory, used for keeping data and programs permanently, often referred to as external or auxiliary storage.

Primary Storage

The main storage of a computer where data is stored temporarily for quick access by the processor.