How Is the Term "Atomic Number" Defined for a Given

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Multiple Choice

How is the term "atomic number" defined for a given atom or isotope?

• A)as the mass of one mole of that element or isotope
• B)as the sum of the protons, neutrons, and electrons it contains
• C)as the sum of the protons and neutrons its nucleus contains
• D)as the number of protons its nucleus contains

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Definitions:

Water Soluble

Capable of dissolving in water, typically referring to vitamins or other substances that can be easily absorbed by the body when in water.

Smallest To Largest

A method of organizing or categorizing objects or elements based on their size, from the smallest to the largest.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds serving as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Protein

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a variety of functions in the body, including structural support, transport, and enzymatic activities.