Which of the following does the atomic number * 1 point of an atom or element represent?

• The number of protons in the atom
• The number of neutrons in the atom
The number of particles in the nucleus of the atom

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The atomic number of an atom or element represents the number of protons in the atom. The atomic number is unique to each element and defines its identity.

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