Which of These Statements About an Atom Is Incorrect

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about an atom is incorrect ?

• A) The number of protons equals the number of electrons.
• B) The number of protons equals the atomic number.
• C) The number of protons always equals the number of neutrons.
• D) The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in the atom.
• E) The mass number minus the atomic number equals the number of neutrons in the atom.

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