The Number of Protons in the Nucleus of an Atom

question 24

Multiple Choice

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom:

• A)is called the atomic number.
• B)is given the symbol "Z."
• C)identifies the atom as a particular element.
• D)is the same for all isotopes of an element.
• E)all of the above

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