MCQ
The atomic number of an element is determined by:
  • A
    The number of electrons in one atom.
  • B
    The number of neutrons in one atom.
  • C
    The valency of the element.
  • D
    The number of protons in one atom.

Answer

  1. The number of protons in one atom.

Explanation:

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom and also the total positive charge in the atomic nucleus.

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