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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is defined as the:
Options
A Mass number (A)
B Atomic mass unit (amu)
C Atomic number (Z)
Correct Answer
D Neutron number (N)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text clearly states: 'The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called the atomic number (Z)'. It also notes that this number characterizes a particular element.

Hint

This number uniquely identifies an element and determines its position in the periodic table.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 138 of 947
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