The Atomic Number Is Equal to the Number of _______

question 149

Multiple Choice

The atomic number is equal to the number of _______ in the nucleus of each atom of an element.

• A) neutrons
• B) protons
• C) electrons
• D) alpha particles
• E) gamma rays

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