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Atomic number Z is:

AMass number
BNumber of PROTONS in nucleus
CRandom
DNumber of nucleons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Number of PROTONS in nucleus
Z = number of protons (also = number of electrons in neutral atom). Determines element identity. Z = 1 (H), 2 (He), 6 (C), etc.
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