The Atomic Number of an Element

question 128

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of an element

• A) equals the number of neutrons in an atom.
• B) equals the number of protons in an atom.
• C) equals the number of protons minus the number of neutrons.
• D) equals the number of neutrons plus the number of protons.
• E) depends on the isotope.

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