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In a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the
ANumber of nucleons
BAtomic mass number
CNumber of neutrons
DAtomic number
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Atomic number
Atomic number Z is by definition the number of protons in the nucleus.
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