Question

What does atomic number of an element represent.

Answer 1

Atomic Number of an element represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that particular element
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Answer 2

The number of protons in an atomic nucleus; it indicates the position of an element in the periodic table. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Inelectrically neutral atoms, this number is also equal to the number of electrons orbiting about the atom's nucleus.

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