Question

The atomic number of an atom is equivalent to which of the following?

Question 3 options:

A.the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in the nucleus

B.the number of neutrons in the nucleus

C.the number of protons in the nucleus

D.the number of electrons outside the nucleus

Answer 1

C. the number of protons in the nucleus

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Answer 2

A is the correct answer i really hope this helps!