The atomic number of an atom identifies the number of protons in its nucleus.

If the overall charge on the atom is neutral, what must the atomic number also identify?

A.
the most common isotope's mass

B.
the average mass of all isotopes of the atom

C.
the number of electrons in the atom

D.
the number of neutrons in the atom

Question

The atomic number of an atom identifies the number of protons in its nucleus.
 
If the overall charge on the atom is neutral, what must the atomic number also identify?
 
 A.
the most common isotope's mass
 
 B.
the average mass of all isotopes of the atom
 
 C.
the number of electrons in the atom
 
 D.
the number of neutrons in the atom

anonymous · Answer

If I do remember correctly it is C. The number of electrons in the atom. But if I am incorrect please do correct me. Been so long since I've worked on atom questions