The Total Number of Protons and Neutrons in an Atom

question 93

Multiple Choice

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom can best be determined by

• A) atomic mass
• B) the subscript number following the chemical symbol
• C) atomic number
• D) the charge of the atom
• E) the chemical symbol

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