Which of the Following Defines the Atomic Number of an Atom

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines the atomic number of an atom?

• A) the number of protons in the atom
• B) the number of neutrons in the atom
• C) the total number of protons and neutrons in the atom
• D) the total number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom

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