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Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter

Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter

2. Chemistry / Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter / Problem 2

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the atomic number of an element?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

B

It is equal to the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

C

It is equal to the number of electrons in the nucleus of an atom.

D

It is equal to the number of electrons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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