The Number of Protons in an Atom Is Called the

question 146

Multiple Choice

The number of protons in an atom is called the

• A)atomic mass.
• B)atomic number.
• C)atomic weight.
• D)mass number.

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Definitions:

Spherical

Having the shape of a sphere; completely round in three dimensions.

Squamous

Describes a type of flat, thin cells that are found in tissues lining certain internal organs and on the body's surface.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of cells, with the outermost layer being flat and scale-like, serving protective functions in areas subject to abrasion.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of tissue composed of multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, often found in sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands.