The atomic number of an atom will always identify the amount of protons in its nucleus. If the atom is neutral, what else is identified by the atomic number?

A.
the number of electrons in the atom

B.
the most common isotope of the atom

C.
the atomic mass of the atom

D.
the number of neutrons in the atom

Question

The atomic number of an atom will always identify the amount of protons in its nucleus. If the atom is neutral, what else is identified by the atomic number?	
 
 A.
the number of electrons in the atom
 
 B.
the most common isotope of the atom
 
 C.
the atomic mass of the atom
 
 D.
the number of neutrons in the atom

anonymous · Answer

@djcool31 @KattGirl14 @Gatorgirl

gatorgirl · Answer

I believe it's C. The atomic mass of the atom

anonymous · Answer

A.
the number of electrons in the atom i think @KattGirl14 ????

anonymous · Answer

I think its A as well..:)

gatorgirl · Answer

Oops sorry :)

anonymous · Answer

Its okay @Gatorgirl  XD