search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: Atomic number of an atom gives the number of which of the following?
  • A. Electrons
  • B. Protons
  • C. Neutrons
  • D. Neutrons and Protons
Correct Answer: Option B - Number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom displays the atomic number of that element. In other word each element represents an atomic number indicating how many protons are in its nucleus.
B. Number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom displays the atomic number of that element. In other word each element represents an atomic number indicating how many protons are in its nucleus.

Explanations:

Number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom displays the atomic number of that element. In other word each element represents an atomic number indicating how many protons are in its nucleus.