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

@Nina_Pooh  @DarkMoonZ

welshfella · Answer

Hint: in a neutral atom what is the relation between number of protons and electorons/

anonymous · Answer

@welshfella  I  still don't get it

confluxepic · Answer

$\huge\color{blue}{Welcome~To~OpenStudy!}$
Did you know this is OpenStudy Feedback. Click the "Find More Subjects" button at the top to find the correct section. @DonovanDaBoss123

thesmartone · Answer

This is History @confluxepic

thesmartone · Answer

But post your question in Chemistry @DonovanDaBoss123

confluxepic · Answer

Yeah. I meant History. @TheSmartOne @~