MCQ
Atomic number is equal to:
  • A
    Number of electrons.
  • Number of protons.
  • C
    Number of neutrons.
  • D
    Difference in mass number and number of electrons.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Number of protons.
The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus.

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