Asked by QuestionHelper123

Which of the following does the atomic number of an atom represent?(1 point)

the number of particles in the nucleus of the atom

the number of protons in the atom

the number of neutrons in the atom

the number of particles outside the nucleus of the atom

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The number of protons in the atom.

Explanation: The atomic number (Z) equals the number of protons in an atom's nucleus (and in a neutral atom also equals the number of electrons).