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 number of neutrons in the atom

D.
the atomic mass of 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 number of neutrons in the atom
 
 D.
the atomic mass of the atom

anonymous · Answer

Protons each carry an electrical charge of +1 (units notwithstanding). In order for the atom to be neutral, there must be an equal number of negative charges. What particle carries a charge of -1?

kitten_is_back · Answer

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