The Atomic Number of an Element Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of an element is:

• A)the whole number nearest to its mass
• B)the number of protons in its nucleus
• C)the nearest whole number of hydrogen atoms having the same mass as a single atom of the given element
• D)the number of neutrons in its nucleus
• E)its order of discovery

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