What Is the Atomic Number of an Atomic Nucleus Equal

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the atomic number of an atomic nucleus equal to?

• A)the number of protons
• B)the number of neutrons
• C)the number of protons and neutrons
• D)the number of electrons

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