The Atomic Number of an Atom Refers to the _____

question 70

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of an atom refers to the _____.

• A) number of protons in the atom
• B) the atomic mass of the nucleus
• C) the total mass of the electrons
• D) number of neutrons in the atom
• E) the atomic mass of the atom

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Definitions:

Illegitimate Opportunity

Refers to avenues for acquiring wealth or success that are socially unacceptable or illegal, often discussed within the framework of criminological theories on deviance and social structure.

Soaring Tuition Fees

Refers to the rapid and substantial increase in the cost of college or university education fees over time.

Strain Theorists

Sociologists who study how societal structures can pressure individuals to commit deviant or criminal acts.

Legitimate Avenues

Recognized or socially accepted ways of achieving goals, often contrasting with illegitimate methods that involve breaking societal rules.