Which of the following defines the atomic number of an atom?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Athe number of neutrons%0D%0Athe number of neutrons%0D%0A%0D%0Athe number of protons%0D%0Athe number of protons%0D%0A%0D%0Athe number of valence electrons%0D%0Athe number of valence electrons%0D%0A%0D%0Athe number of electrons, protons, and neutrons

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The atomic number of an atom is defined as the number of protons.